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It is a standardized interface, meaning you don't need separate connectors for every type of device you may want to connect. It is cheap and easy to manufacture, has no pins to break, and can be safely plugged in and removed without risk of an electrical short.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoUSB = Universal Serial Bus is poplular because it allows many kinds of peripherals to connect to computers. It also supplies 5V DC current to power those peripherals that are not too power hungry.
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∙ 13y agoUSB is important because it allows you to use almost any type of hardware without having special ports. It's also fast.
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∙ 12y agoprobably because they are easy and great for moding vid games
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What port has become the most popular way to connect devices to a computer?
A usb
Can you use an apple usb wall charger with the Kobo eReader?
You can use the usb part but the cords are different so they wouldn't work. But if you plug the usb cord charger into a usb base wall charger it should work just fine.
The most common port on new computers today?
The most common port on new computers today is the USB port. USB is highly popular because of high data rates and its plug and play ability.
What is onboard USB?
Onboard USB are USB ports built into the motherboard.
How does the usb cable extension work?
The usb cable extension is made by another usb cable. The cable is made with one usb connecter and 1 usb connecter. You can simple attach the extender cable to your usb.
Why usb artitecture so popular?
Because it is something which is widely used to transfer data. its convenience of plug in and use has made it very popular.
Does USB card readers have a limit?
Yes, USB card readers do have a limit. 2.0 and 3.0 are the most popular USB card readers.
Why are USB cooling trays so popular?
The popularity of the USB cooling tray is do to their ease of use. You do not have to hunt around for a wall outlet to plug into; the outlet is right on the laptop. You just plug it in an turn it on
Why USB port is becoming popular?
*supports plug & play *Most of USB connecting peripheral does not needed additional power supply. *can transfer data in 480Mbps(USB 2.0)
FireWire ports are the most popular port used for connecting peripherals to a computer?
No. USB is most popular.
Where to get a USB?
you can get a USB at any Walgreen's for about 10 dollars or so depending on how much the USB holds.
Is there a thing that you can bug so you can plug your USB into it and earphones into it so you can listen to stuff on your USB?
yes
What port has become the most popular way to connect devices to a computer?
A usb
Will USB power strips work with any USB wall charger?
USB power strips work with any USB wall charger so long as the device can charge over USB.
Will a usb cord connecting a printer to computer damage the computer?
A USB printer is connected to a computer or network by a USB cable - so the answer is "No!"
Does USB works in airplane?
Do you mean do usb devices work on an airplane? If so then yes.
WHAT IS A popular way to connect many external peripheral devices to a system?
USB hub
