How many USB ports should I look for when I’m shopping for a new computer?
A. This depends on how many USB devices you intend to connect to your PC simultaneously. Most standard PCs and notebooks include two to three USB ports. High-end systems may have upward of six. Q. Is a FireWire connection faster than a USB connection? A. Yes, FireWire will transmit data at higher speeds. For instance, a FireWire 800 connection will move data from a digital camcorder to a PC at 3.2GBps. Q. What is the most common type of port my computer peripherals will use? A. A USB 2.0 port is standard for all peripheral connections. Mice, external hard drives, some printer models, and MP3 players mostly use USB 2.0 connections. Q. Do mice and keyboards have special cables? A. Most modern keyboards and mice connect to PCs via USB cable, so they can be plugged into your computer’s USB ports. Q. My dog chewed through the power cable on my PC. What type of replacement cable do I need to buy? A. Your computer’s power cable is connected to the PSU (power supply unit). This requires an AC
