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If your power bank has this port, it's probably time for a replacement

Power banks are the easiest gadget to neglect. You charge them, stick them in a drawer and then only pull them out when you need to travel or when the power's out. Which is why it's easy to miss when ...
BGR

Micro USB Vs. USB-C Ports: What's The Difference?

If you've ever wondered why so many gadgets made before the mid-2010s used the slim, tapered Micro-USB connector, and why almost everything today has moved to the oval-shaped USB-C port, the answer ...
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Microsoft’s new Surface devices ditch magnetic charging port for USB-C

Microsoft has just announced two new Surface devices, and neither comes with the company’s Surface Connect charging port. The Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch can now only be charged ...
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Your Samsung Phone's USB Port Isn't Just For Charging — Here's What Else It Can Do

From micro-USB to USB Type-C, the USB port on smartphones has come a long way. While improvements in charging and transfer speeds remain at the core of this evolution, the scope of use for the USB ...
The Verge

Microsoft’s new Surface devices ditch magnetic charging port for USB-C

It’s the end of an era for the Surface Connect port. It’s the end of an era for the Surface Connect port. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and ...