The easiest way to connect computer peripherals is through a Universal Serial Bus (USB). The USB is a plug-and-play interface between the PC and the peripherals. The main advantage of USB is that the ...

and it adds a new type of connector: the USB type C. Schematic diagram of a USB type C plug. This new connector is smaller, thinner and more flexible than older versions, but still supports the ...

As you can see in the various diagrams below, the new 18-pin Type-C still has the original four USB pins -- they're just in a different position. The USB Promoter Group says the Type-C connector ...