What it means if a USB port has a 'D' symbol next to it

USB ports aren't always just USB ports. Some will have a "D" symbol next to them, which indicates that the particular port does more than transfer data.
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Does it matter which USB port you use on your computer?

When you're getting ready to plug an external hard drive or USB flash drive into your favorite device, you have a choice to make. That's because most computers have multiple USB ports, and despite ...
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Here's What The USB Port On Your Computer Monitor Is For

The first USB port hit the market in 1996, and the Universal Serial Bus quickly became the go-to port for connecting peripheral devices to computers. It remains a popular connection port today, with ...
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How Apple's Thunderbolt ports are different from USB-C

If you've wondered whether Thunderbolt is the same as USB-C, the simple answer is "not exactly." USB-C isn't a charging ...
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Here's why some monitors have two USB ports (and the best ways to use them)

If your monitor has a couple of USB ports tucked along its back or side, they're likely there for your computer rather than the display itself. On monitors with this built-in USB hub, you can connect ...