April 15, 2024
Why USB Reigns Supreme: From PS2 Ports to Universal Connectivity
How USB replaced a maze of legacy ports like PS2 and Apple Desktop Bus to become the universal standard for connecting d
February 29, 2024
USB Naming Conventions: Why They Are a Mess and How to Navigate
USB naming went from clear versions like 2.0 and 3.0 to a confusing tangle of 3.1, 3.2, and rebranded labels. Here is ho
February 22, 2024
The Hidden Pitfalls of Long Cables You Need to Know
Analog cables degrade over distance while HDMI runs over 50 feet and USB beyond 5 meters need repeaters or active cables
January 18, 2024
Why Laptop Webcams Can't Match Phone Cameras
Phones merge multiple shots and feed sensors straight to fast memory, while laptop webcams bottleneck through slow, loss
December 29, 2023
Why Electronic Connectors Have So Many Pins
Connectors need extra pins to separate power from data, deliver multiple voltages, spread heavy current, and enable diff
December 25, 2023
How Tech Rivals Collaborate to Create Standards
How fierce competitors like Intel, IBM, and Ericsson set rivalry aside to build universal standards such as USB and Blue