The first USB port hit the market in 1996, and the Universal Serial Bus quickly became the go-to port for connecting peripheral devices to computers. It remains a popular connection port today, with ...

USB ports probably don't come to mind when you consider all the things you need to think about before buying a new monitor. Still, most would agree: the more USB ports on a monitor, the better. After ...

Editor's note: An updated version of this article has been published. For 25 years, the USB port has been a faithful old friend, connecting and powering our everyday gadgets and peripherals. All we've ...