Both Thunderbolt and USB-C have the same 24-pin connector too, so the only way to visually tell the difference between Thunderbolt and USB-C is by identifying the trademark lightning symbol near the port or cable connector. Finally, a Thunderbolt port is more expensive, because it must hav...
Despite their similar shapes, Apple’s Lightning port is completely proprietary and won’t work with superior USB-C connector. Lightning ports had limited acceptance beyond Apple products and thanks to USB-C, are soon be as obscure as firewire. Relationship with USB 3.1 The default protocol for...
Since Thunderbolt 4 includes support for USB and DisplayPort, if you see the Thunderbolt logo – a small lightning bolt and the number four on the cable – you know that connection can do it all. I’m Michele from Rocketyard. Thank you for watching.Other...
Apple has begun to transition away from Lightning to USB-C in some products as it has more capabilities than Lightning (pressure from the EU has also played a part). Most iPads now use USB-C (only the 9th generation iPad remains using Lightning), and all Mac laptops use (or can use)...
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In simple terms, a chipset is a part of the motherboard that controls the flow of data between the CPU and other devices. They dictate quite a lot about what feature-set a motherboard can leverage and/or support. Chipsets like X570, B550, B450, etc., are pretty well-known among thos...
The wait for motherboards with AMD's B550 chipset is finally over! However, the launch does raise a few questions as well, the simplest being – is it worth the upgrade? We'll cover all aspects of the B550 platform and go over the main differences between the other platforms on the AM...
Apple's fast charge feature, which works with the iPhone 8 or later, uses a USB-C to Lightning cable with a USB-C power adapter that delivers between 18 and 140W (see Apple's list of fast-charge cables). The iPhone 12 and later require a a USB-C to Lightning cable with a USB-...
Faster than USB-C. USB and Thunderbolt (not to be confused withLightning) are both protocols for transferring data and video. They have traditionally used different types of ports and cables; however, with the advent of USB-C, Thunderbolt and USB cables can utilize the same 24-pin oval po...
USB-C is a great improvement, although it won't be immediately smooth for a lot of people. For example, the cord in my car for Apple CarPlay is currently using Lightning, the old connector, and not everyone in my family is upgrading to the new phones. I'll have to use a dongle...