Facts About USB Cables
Universal serial bus (USB) cables are used to connect external devices such as keyboards and printers to your computer. They connect to your computer via specially shaped USB slots on the back, side or front of your case or laptop.
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History
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USB cables were invented by Ajay Bhatt, a computer architect that worked for Intel. His goal was to establish a universal cable that can connect to all devices.
Significance
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Before the invention of the USB cable, printers, monitors and other hardware connected to your computer via unique serial and parallel ports. The USB eliminated the need for various different, and sometimes large, cables.
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Benefits
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USB cables are cheap and easy to find. Not only do they connect to computers, but a variety of other electronic devices such as digital cameras. Flash drives have been designed to insert right into a USB slot.
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References
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