USB ports have quietly turned into the default power outlet for phones, laptops, headphones, and even monitors, but the ...

If you’re designing a universal port, you will be expected to provide power. This was a lesson learned in the times of LPT and COM ports, where factory-made peripherals and DIY boards alike had to ...

I think the computer is going to freak out if you plug the same device into it twice, via firewire and usb. If you're just talking about something shaped like a usb port, but only connected to +5V and ...

Locate USB Controllers: In the Device Manager, scroll down and expand the "Universal Serial Bus controllers" category. Access USB Port Properties: Right-click on an entry named "USB Root Hub," ...