You can plug a USB-C cable into a regular USB port with this $8 gadget

Struggles with incompatible ports? Discover the simple $8 adapter that lets you plug USB-C cables into USB-A ports for data ...
Ars Technica

Connecting to a USB-C docking station without USB-C

Title says it all. I have Mini DV and USB on my laptop. Bought a USB-C to USB adapter, laptop detected keyboard and mouse that were plugged into docking station, but not monitors. Both laptop and ...
XDA Developers on MSN

USB-C still isn't as universal as it should be

The U in USB stands for "universal", but the latest version of the port hasn't lived up to that promise. Progress is ...
Computerworld

USB-C explained: How to get the most from it (and why it keeps on getting better)

USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead. Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and ...
Techno-Science.net

How to Add USB Ports to Your Laptop or PC [4 Methods]

Many laptop brands have removed ports in favor of slim and lighter designs. The current-gen laptop offers limited ports which makes it inconvenient to connect multiple devices. Thanks to USB hubs, ...
GIGAZINE

A Microsoft developer explains how an adapter that converts USB connectors that were once attached to mice and keyboards into PS/2 connectors works

In recent years, many PC peripherals have adopted USB or Bluetooth to connect to PCs, but until USB became mainstream in the mid-2000s, connections via PS/2 connectors were common. Raymond Chen, a ...