Tech Force
  • Home
  • I.T. Support
  • Managed Services
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

Tech Bits & Bytes Blog

What is USB-C and Why Should You Care?

12/9/2016

Comments

 
USB-C Cable
​Laptops are getting thinner and thinner, which is all well and good, but with Acer’s latest Swift 7 coming in at just 9.98 mm thick, how are manufacturers finding space for I/O ports?
 
That’s where the USB-C comes in.
 
Here’s the lowdown on this latest version of USB and why it just may be your new best friend.
What is USB-C?
USB-C is set to become the industry-standard USB connector for both power and data. While the older USB has been in use in many computer and mobile phone devices for quite some time (currently estimated at around 700 companies), PC manufacturers have now jumped on board, making this new USB connector the new USB standard.
 
What’s the difference between Micro USB and USB-C?
While these two versions of USB look very similar to the untrained eye, there are some critical differences. The USB-C is slightly thicker than the Micro alternative and this it what allows it to accommodate important features like Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI video. In addition, USB-C doesn’t  ​have an up or down orientation, so you can connect it any way up and leave your days of fiddling around trying the fit the cable into the slot firmly behind you.
 
What can you use USB-C for?
In addition to supporting simultaneous power and video streams, which essentially means you can use it to connect to DisplayPort, MHL, or HDMI devices, it’s even rumored that USB-C will soon be updated to include audio signaling, which may mean the headphone jack will soon be a thing of the past.
 
So, is USB-C a must-have?
USB-C should, by no means, be top of your priorities when you’re making a purchase. If you’re weighing up an ultrathin laptop, chances are it will be a standard feature.
 
USB-C is becoming increasingly common on desktops, and the sheer power and potential of this offering means that it is highly likely to become the new standard in the future. In fact, experts anticipate it will one day completely replace all USB types on computers and mobile devices.
Comments

    Tech Force Blog

    We provide you with  important, practical tips and insight for your technology and networks for both home and business.

      Contact Us for Help!

    Submit Request

    Archives

    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    July 2017
    April 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016

    Categories

    All
    Business Continuity
    Business IT
    Cloud Computing
    Cyber Security
    Networking
    Tech Talk

    RSS Feed

Get in touch with us!

p.   (262) 515-9499
e.   support@techforceonline.com

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:  9am - 5pm

Contact Us Today!
Remote Support
Residential Online Backup

Picture

See what our clients have to say...

Very pleased with Tech Force!  We've been using Tech Force for over four years now.  We've had a lot of different people do computer and IT stuff for us, but Tech Force is the first to come in and implement a plan.  The plan was executed and we've had no problems.

Tech Force is very good at getting back to you when you have a problem. You don't have to wait and wait for things to get done. If they can't take care of the problem remotely, they will come over here. They always send somebody who is skilled and knows how to take care of the problem, unlike the companies we've used in the past. We've been very pleased with Tech Force!  ~ Ed V., Advanced Spine & Sport

More Client Reviews

Read Our Customer Reviews


We service Racine, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Wind Point, Union Grove, Elmwood Park, Franksville, Caledonia, Kenosha, Somers, Pleasant Prairie, Bristol, Parkside, Oak Creek and Franklin, WI and surrounding areas. Copyright © 2009-2020 Tech Force Computer Service, LLC.
  • Home
  • I.T. Support
  • Managed Services
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Blog
  • Contact Us