There have been many generations of USB ports and connectors at this point in computing, but which is the fastest, and how do you identify them?

USB Type-C, also known as USB-C, is quickly becoming the connector of choice for a wide range of devices, including computers, peripherals, portable storage drives, and smartphones. It's compact, ...

USB-C did away with the annoying requirement to plug in a cable right side up, but USB-A and USB-C have other major differences.