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Peripheral Device Connections, Explained: The ABC of USB, Thunderbolt, and USB Power Delivery

If you're unsure of the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt or between USB 3.0 and USB 3.2 (or is that USB 3.1?), ...
SlashGear

Thunderbolt Vs. USB-C Explained (And How To Tell The Difference)

Following Apple's announcement that it was switching to a USB-C connection for its iPhones, there's been a lot of confusion surrounding the technology. USB-C connectors are becoming universal as ...
Business Insider

'Is Thunderbolt the same as USB-C?': What you need to know about Thunderbolt 3's high-speed connectivity, in relation to USB-C cables

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AppleInsider

How to pick the best Thunderbolt cable for Mac

If you need to connect your Mac to hardware via Thunderbolt, you really should try to get the best cable for the job. When buying the best Thunderbolt cable for your Mac, here's what you should look ...
SlashGear

What's The Difference Between USB-C & Thunderbolt Monitors?

Plenty of people require high-quality monitors for their personal computers, either for gaming, video editing, or just the desire to have a nice, big display. The question becomes how one is able to ...
Macworld

Thunderbolt 5 vs Thunderbolt 4 and 3 vs USB4

Apple has changed its MacBook connection standard from Thunderbolt 4 to Thunderbolt 5. Macs that boast an M4 Pro, M4 Max or M3 Ultra now come armed with at least three Thunderbolt 5 ports, while Macs ...
gearpatrol

USB-C vs Thunderbolt: What’s the Difference?

If you’ve bought a new gadget in the last few years, chances are it has a USB-C (also referred to as a USB Type-C) charging port. All the latest MacBooks, Chromebooks and Windows laptops have at least ...
Macworld

Learn to untangle USB and Thunderbolt

One of the world’s least-exciting sentences is, “Let’s talk about technology standards!” But I promise I’m not digging down into wiring schematics, pinout diagrams, and 1,000-page protocol ...
The Verge

The next generation of Thunderbolt seems nice but less necessary than ever

Intel’s next specification won’t take it back to the days where it’s faster and more capable than USB. And that’s probably fine. Intel’s next specification won’t take it back to the days where it’s ...
Ars Technica

USB 3.1 or Thunderbolt 3 for a docking station?

I've been mulling over building a new computer, and I was suggested to look into docking a gaming laptop. This is kind of intriguing, but I've never done this before. It could well work for me, though ...
AppleInsider

Best Thunderbolt 3 docks for your new Mac with the M1 processor

Apple announced a series of new Macs running Apple Silicon, but they have limited ports. AppleInsider has gathered the best Thunderbolt 3 docks to pair with your new Mac. The new MacBook Air, 13-inch ...