do you know what a usb connection is?
also what its capable of doing?
2007-06-23 05:19:42 · 9 answers · asked by Big Head 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
USB stands for Ultra Serial Bus
Its capable of hooking a computer up to all kinds of stuff, including printers, scanners, mice, keyboards, webcams, mobile phones, etc. etc. etc. using a standard plug and method of interface.
Essentially its an easy way of unifying the way technology is hooked up to computers.
2007-06-23 05:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
USBs are great. (Universal Serial Bus)
Instead of connecting a device via the old serial or parallel method, many items today come plug-'n-play. The newer versions of Windows have drivers for them already installed. When you plug one in (like a printer or a flashdrive), you are told that "new hardware has been found" and if the driver is on your HD, it will install. If not, many items come with a CD for the driver or you can go to the website and download it.
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A word of caution:
If you unplug a device without "safely removing" through the icon on the system try, a different device will not run. No problem. Just reinsert the first device, "safely remove," then insert the new one.
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Another caution -- On occasion, you may run into this:
Problem With USB Port – Can’t Reinstall USB Device – Plug & Play Problem
- With Windows Plug & Play feature, Windows is supposed to recognize any device plugged into a USB port -- the problem is after it recognizes something once, Plug & Play will never again try to install that device. You need to erase all memory of the device (printer etc) from the computer.
- Right-click on My Computer, cl Properties, click Hardware, click Device Manager.
- Click on the plus sign next to “Universal Serial Bus.” Look for the problem device’s name and right-click. Now Remove. Restart and reinstall.
Source: Article by James Coates, Chicago Tribune.
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2007-06-23 12:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
USB ports provide an interface and power-source for peripheral devices.
I've used the USB port on my computers for connecting printers, scanners, game-controllers, external hard drives, memory cards, digital cameras, mice, keyboards, cellphones, portable music players, and exhaust fans to the computer.
The USB port on my Win2k work computer won't allow for a data-exchange with my portable player, but it recharges the battery just fine.
2007-06-23 12:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Universal Serial Bus - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usb
2007-06-23 12:23:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It stores information and USB stands for Univesal Serial Bus.
2007-06-23 12:27:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
its a simple cord u use to connect hardware to ure computer like a memory stick, printer, scanner, an ipod or even ure phone
2007-06-23 12:28:12 · answer #6 · answered by stascia 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Puuuuugh!
2007-06-23 13:50:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea. capable of being the best thing ever
2007-06-23 12:40:03 · answer #8 · answered by thesightofoneself 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope
2007-06-23 12:26:36 · answer #9 · answered by Skyler 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋