What is the blue USB port on my computer?
Blue USB Port is typically a USB 3.0 Port which was released in 2013. USB 3.0 port is also called a SuperSpeed (SS) USB port. It has a double S (ie SS) near the USB port in your CPU casing and laptop. Its theoretical maximum throughput is 5.0 Gbps which seems to be around 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
Are USB 3 ports Blue?
Compared with ordinary older UBS ports, USB 3.0 ports usually have a bit of blue around or within the jack itself. Some laptop makers will also label the faster port with a “3.0” or sometimes “SS,” which stands for SuperSpeed USB.
Are USB 3.0 ports always blue?
First, check the physical ports on your computer – USB 3.0 ports are sometimes (but not always) blue in color so if any of your USB ports are blue then your computer is equipped with USB 3.0. You can also check the logo above the port for the USB 3.0 SuperSpeed logo (pictured below).
How do I know if my USB port is blue?
The introduction of USB-C has also made 2.0 ports less common, and thus the color differentiation less necessary. On a PC, USB 3.0 ports can be identified by checking the Device Manager. You can also identify the physical ports on your computer which will either be blue, or marked with a “SS” (SuperSpeed) logo.
What do the symbols next to the USB ports mean?
You might find two of the symbols can occur at the same time i.e. you might find both the USB 3.0 symbol and the USB charging port symbol next to a single port. All this means is that the port is meant for USB 3.0 and can also charge a device faster.
How do I know if my USB port is 3 0?
USB 3.0 Ports on PC. Located on the bottom left of your screen, right click the Windows Icon and select Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, select Universal Serial Bus controllers. Note: USB ports are identified by their type (e.g. USB 3.0, USB 2.0). Look for any item that has USB 3.0 in the title.
How do I know if my USB port is enabled Windows 10?
1. Right-click the Windows icon (bottom left) and select Device Manager. 2. In the Device Manager window, select Universal Serial Bus controllers. 3. Locate the USB port by its type (e.g. 3.0, 3.1). If there are not 3.0 or above ports, your computer is not USB 3 enabled.