Please note, the text below includes information on some updates to the standard that were made after this video was created. Watch our Tech Edge video on the topic, and keep reading to find out. So what exactly is USB Type-C? How is it better than its predecessors, Type-A, and Type-B? And what do all the numbers mean? Clarity isn’t helped by the varying data transfer rates of USB 3.0/3.1/3.2 and now USB4 and USB4 version 2. But like any tech change, there’s plenty of room for confusion with USB Type-C.

The smaller, reversible, oval Type-C connector is positioned to become the go-to port for both commercial and industrial computers, making the dream of a legitimately universal connection standard, at least in part, a reality. But as universal as the rectangular port and its various data transfer standards are, things have changed with the introduction of USB Type-C. USB-A isn't going anywhere for a long while.The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is perhaps the most commonly used and easily recognizable PC connectivity standard found on modern hardware.

Is USB-A going away? While USB-C is newer and more versatile, many consumers and devices still rely on USB-A cabling and connectors.

Hardware fixes include checking for debris or a loose connection, or you could be experiencing a software error that requires updating your system or rebooting. There are a number of troubleshooting steps to try to fix a malfunctioning USB-A port or connector.

Another difference is that USB-C cables are reversible, which means there's no 'up' or 'down' side you can just plug them in. Also, USB-C can potentially handle higher data-transfer speeds and is versatile, with Thunderbolt 3 compatibility. What's the difference between USB Type-A and USB-C? The USB-C is newer, slimmer, and more powerful than USB-A.Just because the Type-A connector from one USB version fits in the Type A connector from another USB version does not mean that the connected devices will work at the highest speed, or even at all.

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