Although USB has set standards, you can find some odd cables and ports out there. So, why do some USB connectors have small ...

That's because Thunderbolt and USB are not two fully compatible connection ... (clockwise from the bottom): USB-C, Type-B, ...

but some earlier MacBook Air models had their ports listed as “Thunderbolt / USB 4” and “Thunderbolt 4 and USB 4” on its Pro and Max models. What does all this mean? What is the difference ...

Each version of Thunderbolt is backwards compatible ... including a USB-C data port, three USB-A ports, micro/SD card readers, and another 3.5mm headphone jack port. (Note that you can’t charge ...