The two square holes on a USB stick/connector are crucial for ensuring a secure, firm connection to devices. USB Type-A connectors use spring-loaded clips that engage with the square holes to secure ...

C, and USB Type-B ports are used in all sorts of devices nowadays, but they're not all made the same, and some are becoming less common.

We take a lot of technology for granted these days — the convenience of USB that we overlook is perhaps one of the best examples of this. The Universal Serial Bus standard was released by Intel in ...