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USB 101

Posted on July 2, 2023June 24, 2023 by cynmackley

USB 101 - we break down the 1,2,3,4, and a,b,c of USB connections.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know...Tagged micro USB, understanding usb, USB, usb 1, usb 2, usb 3, usb a, usb b, USB C, USB ports1 Comment

Can I keep USB ports hot?

Posted on April 6, 2020April 16, 2020 by cynmackley

A reader wants to keep his laptop USB ports active for charging, but I have a better suggestion.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged laptop ports, power management, usb chargers, USB portsLeave a comment

Can I use USB 3 drives with USB 2?

Posted on September 8, 2019August 21, 2019 by cynmackley

Can I use USB 3 drives with USB 2? We troubleshoot a sewing machine problem.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged backward compatibility, Computers, USB, USB 2.0, usb 3.0, USB portsLeave a comment

Could My USB Port Be Bad?

Posted on April 22, 2017 by cynmackley

How a little troubleshooting could save you a lot of trouble and money in the long run.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged external hard drive, HD failure, troubleshooting, USB, USB port, USB ports2 Comments

Help! Laptop Acting Up After Downgrade To Windows 7

Posted on December 23, 2013 by cynmackley

After a downgrade to Windows 7 from 8, USB ports and the headphones have stopped working on this laptop.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Windows 8Tagged drivers, Hardware, Software, USB ports, windows 7, windows 8Leave a comment

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