USB ports
Computer plug receptacles
USB ports are the rectangular sockets on computers and other electronic devices that accept USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables and connectors.
They allow data transfer and power delivery between devices—connecting keyboards, mice, external drives, phones, and countless peripherals.
USB ports have evolved through several generations, from the original USB 1.0 to faster USB 3.0 and USB-C variants, each offering increased speed and sometimes different physical shapes.
My laptop only has two USB ports, so I need a hub.
Thing that joins others
- LightningTampa Bay hockey club
- receptacleContainer for items
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- pinPointed metal fastener
male · female · header · motherboard · controller · dongle · interface · serial
Central connection point
- splitterSomething that separates
- docking stationDevice connectivity hub
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
- plug-and-playRequiring no manual configuration
connection · expansion · daisy-chain · upstream · downstream · host · device · extender
Energy transfer rate
- chargerPower-restoring device or mount
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
- batteryPortable electricity storage
recharge · voltage · amperage · wattage · fast-charging · power delivery · cord · plug
Move between locations
- syncCoordinate timing or data
- uploadTransfer data outward
- downloadRemote-to-local data transfer
- file transferMoving digital content elsewhere
backup · throughput · speed · flash drive · thumb drive · external drive · data cable · copy
connector
Thing that joins others
- LightningTampa Bay hockey club
- receptacleContainer for items
- socketHollow receiving cavity
pin · male · female · header · motherboard · controller · dongle · interface · serial · jack
hub
Central connection point
- splitterSomething that separates
- docking stationDevice connectivity hub
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
plug-and-play · connection · expansion · daisy-chain · upstream · downstream · host · device · extender · switch
power
Energy transfer rate
- chargerPower-restoring device or mount
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
battery · recharge · voltage · amperage · wattage · fast-charging · power delivery · cord · plug · outlet
transfer
Move between locations
file transfer · backup · throughput · speed · flash drive · thumb drive · external drive · data cable · copy · migration
- Charging gearpower cables, power adapter, laptop charger, charging station, travel charger
- Car Techcar radio, car radios, GPS, GPS navigation, satellite radio
- center consolearmrest, cup holder, cup holders, cupholder, gear shift
- airline servicesflight attendants, cabin crew, meal service, beverage service, in-flight entertainment
- computer labscomputer labs, computers, desktops, workstations, desktop computers
- Campervan Gearawning, solar panel, roof rack, composting toilet, roof vent
USB portsBluetooth
Short-range wireless protocol
Wi-Fi · NFC · wireless charging · radio frequency · AirDrop
support, port, transport, import, reporter, export, portable, ports, deportation