A port is a numeric identifier for software that runs on a computer, like Web server or email server software. When a port is open, it's accepting connections from the outside world. It's not uncommon ...

A router's wide area network (WAN) port acts as its gateway to other networks, providing an interface for the router to send outgoing traffic over. Computers should not be connected to a router's WAN ...

In normal language, a port is where ships anchor/dock and planes land. They then proceed with their journey as per schedule. In Information Technology lingo, ports are hardware and software (called ...

If you have an older PC, you may be wondering if you can upgrade the USB ports to a more modern protocol. Well, it's ...

While USB hubs may seem like a simple solution for a common problem, they do have some limitations you should know if you're ...

Users of the new Apple MacBook laptops with limited USB-C ports know how important port hubs are to increase the capacity of connections. They can include Ethernet ports, memory card readers, USB-A ...

As laptops have slimmed down, it's introduced a new problem: Too many peripherals and not enough ports. This 13-in-1 docking station works off a single USB-C port to give you all the space you need.