UBS Mini B was once the standard for USB devices, especially certain game controllers, but what exactly was the Mini B standard meant for?

There's also the USB Type-B Mini, a five-pin version introduced in the year 2000. It is commonly used in smaller devices where a standard USB-B port would be too bulky.

Although USB has set standards, you can find some odd cables and ports out there. So, why do some USB connectors have small lightning bolts on them?

USB 4 always uses a USB-C connector. There are multiple versions of USB 4 with speeds ranging from 20 Gb/s to 120/40 Gb/s. Thunderbolt 5 includes USB 4 v2 which supports 80/80 Gb/s and 120/40 Gb/s.

It’s also not just a dock that you plug into one of the Mac Mini’s USB ports. It’s a case that surrounds the Mac Mini and makes it look more like a tiny Mac Pro.