First hitting the scene back in 1996, the humble Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type-A connector has withstood the test of time. Still a common staple on most tower PCs and some laptops, USB-A ushered ...

Here's an overview of the most common USB port types: USB Type-A The original and most recognizable USB connector. Typically found on computers, laptops, and some chargers. Supports all USB ...

Lightning is one end of the cable, with USB Type A at the other. Introduced in 2012 with the iPhone 5 and new iPods, Lightning superseded the 30-pin dock connector that dates back to 2001.