Recently, when I’ve sold and delivered a new computer to a customer, I explain to them that their new device has a small port called a USB-C. As you can see in the picture above, the port and cable are rounded unlike the traditional USB which is more rectangular in shape. Also unlike the old style USB, the USB-C cord will fit in the port in either direction. There is no up or down and no more playing to get that right!
But, what is a USB-C and what’s the big deal about it? Unlike many types of connectors which often only work with certain manufacturers or particular models, the USB-C is truly becoming the Universal connector. Here’s why:
Even without the video and charging possibilities, with the correct adapter, you can turn that one USB-C port into multiple ports. Just click on the banner or the link below to get started with an adapter that will let you do this:
One note: there’s a lot to say about the USB-C standard and we’ll talk about it more in future blog posts. There’s a lot to learn so I want to keep it simple and let you absorb a little at a time.