The History of USB: From USB-A to USB-C and Thunderbolt
USB has changed from simple computer ports into the connector family behind modern hubs, chargers, docks, phones, laptops, storage, and Thunderbolt workflows.

USB has changed from simple computer ports into the connector family behind modern hubs, chargers, docks, phones, laptops, storage, and Thunderbolt workflows.

Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, and USB4 are not the same thing. This guide explains the difference between the connector, the technology, the speed, and what buyers should check before choosing hubs, docks, cables, or monitors.