Universal Serial Bus is an external bus that is used to connect a number of peripherals to computers, cell phones and other gadgets. A Micro-USB is very small in size when compared to the size of the Mini-USB and the old USB. In addition to the small size, a Micro-USB is more durable than a Mini-USB as it features a stainless-steel shell. The stainless-steel shell used in the Micro-USB allows over 10,000 insertion cycles. For lighter PDAs and cell phones, the small size of the Micro-USB makes it a better Read More

The need may arise to use a nonstandard connection with a device. Such a need can occur when a Firewire connectible device is used in a USB connector or vice versa. An adapter is the most useful option for those who need to connect a Firewire device to a USB port or a USB device into a Firewire port. Hub Devices Hub devices are designed to add additional ports to the computer via a USB interface. The hub hardware can connect the Firewire device and the computer when it is Read More

With each day that passes, we rely more and more on computers for all facets of our lives in the information age. Every aspect of daily life from financial matters, health issues, and leisure time all have ties to the World Wide Web and, ultimately, computers now. For some, their computer is their livelihood. For even more, their computer provides them a crucial resource for information, communication, and organization. One reason that computers are able to accomplish all of these remarkable feats that shape our lives is their ability to Read More

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware specification that allows a connection to be established between a source device and a peripheral device. Most modern electronic devices include at least one built-in USB port and can use USB technology to connect to other devices, such as keyboards, mice, cameras, flash drives, external hard drives, printers, media players, wireless network adapters, game consoles, and cell phones. USB technology allows devices to share data and is widely used to transfer files to an external storage device. Additionally, USB technology can supply power Read More

Bluetooth is a wireless communication protocol which is used to exchange information or data over short distances, with the help of fixed or mobile devices. Bluetooth wireless technology is integrated into these kinds of electronic devices to enable users to exchange information such as music, videos, and pictures wirelessly. Bluetooth technology was created in 1994 by engineers working at Ericsson, Sweden. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group was formed in 1998 by various companies to develop, maintain, and license Bluetooth standards. Bluetooth is implemented with the help of a radio technology Read More

eSATAp is a high speed connectivity option for external storage devices like portable hard disks (HDD), Solid State Drives (SSD), and Networked Attached Storage (NAS). It is also referred to as eSATA/USB combo port and Power Over eSATA. This connection is 3 times as fast as USB 2.0, and its speed is comparable to USB 3.0 and Firewire 800. It is compatible with USB technology and is the preferred connectivity choice in the latest notebooks and PCs. History Serial ATA is a computer bus interface that is meant to connect host Read More

A common problem that arises for computer users is dealing with the USB Device not recognized error. This error is thrown after an electronic device is connected to the computer or USB hub but is not automatically detected. When the error occurs, the Windows Device Manager may also list the component as an “unknown device” depending on the nature of the error. Although more commonly encountered on Windows computers, Mac OS X users can also experience the equivalent error when connecting new or legacy peripheries to their computer(s). What Are Read More

Bluetooth is a wireless communication protocol that allows multiple devices to communicate with each other and share files when they are in range. While Bluetooth is a rather new technology, it has quickly become a feature that the vast majority of wireless devices support and can be used with laptops, cell phones, PDAs, Bluetooth-enabled desktops, cameras, video game consoles, printers, fax machines, GPS receivers, and other fixed and mobile wireless devices. Bluetooth is an open wireless standard and uses short-wave radio transmissions to communicate with nearby devices, allowing for fast Read More

USB is an external hardware interface and communication standard used for connecting varied peripherals to a computer. These peripherals include mice, keyboards, scanners, digital cameras, mobile phones, printers, digital audio players, external hard drives, memory sticks, gaming peripherals and so on. It supports plug and play installation and hot plugging. USB has almost entirely replaced the usage of serial and parallel ports. What does USB Stand For? USB stands for “Universal Serial Bus”. Originally released in 1995, USB ports began to appear in newly manufactured computers in 1997. Windows 98 Read More

As technology has advanced over the past few decades, so has computer science. Because of this, there are now many different ways in which information can be transferred from one device to another. Servers, cables, modems, and computers all often work together in order to process and transfer data. A relatively new source of data transfer, however, has been presented and widely distributed in the form of USB. This article will define flash memory and USB while also explaining how USB works, listing the advantages of USB, and introducing USB Read More