Universally Needed
If you have been using computers for quite some time now, then you are definitely familiar with the plethora of different plugs and outlets used to connect monitors, keyboards, printers and all sorts of computer parts. Socket names such as PS/2, Parallel port, I/O port, serial port, Comm 2 and Fire wire are all too familiar.
The Problem as it Stood
Of course, it was not really that hard to figure out; as each plug corresponded to only one socket, connecting the parts was a simple as a child’s play set. What was complicated was how these devices were made. Manufacturers of parts had to coordinate all the time with manufacturers of motherboard in order to ensure that their device will be supported. Unless their product can be plugged into a computer, there was always a danger of producing a completely unusable item.
Enter the Universal Serial Bus Port
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. No, not the kind of buses that tour the city streets. USB was invented in order for devices to share a single plug in port format thereby removing the problem of compatibility. By having a single port that will be always available, manufacturers could produce all sorts of USB devices without worry. These made computing life a lot easier for everyone
USB Today
USB v2.0 stands for the latest version of USB port. This allows faster speed of transfer as compared to their predecessors. You can plug USB v2.0 devices to older USB ports but expect transfer speeds to be a lot slower. As of today, USB is not only used in computers but also in media players. The Sony Playstation 3 uses a USB port to charge its wireless controllers and for accessing flash memory. Many other devices use the USB for file transfers, charging and power supply sources. Most of the fun accessories for computers also use the USB port as well.
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