Ever seen an orange USB port and wondered what it means? Discover the purpose of the color, whether it indicates certain functions or just simple branding.

Blue: Supporting USB 3.0 SuperSpeed technology and above, blue ports identify a device capable of fast data transfer: up to 5 Gbps (that's 5,000 Mbps) -- a significant jump from previous generations.

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Traditional USB-A-style ports come in one of three main varieties: uncolored, dark blue, and teal. This color-coding system serves the purpose of designating bandwidth speeds. Unfortunately, color ...

The meaning of the yellow color-coding on a USB port indicates that it supports Always On and Passive Power Delivery (via Corsair ). This means that even if your PC is turned off, the USB port ...

USB, short for Universal Serial Bus, ports are designed to connect two distinct, yet compatible, electronic devices. For example, you can plug a mouse cable into a computer's USB port. Most modern ...