What a blue USB port really means – and the surprising truth about all the colors

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Have a USB device near you? Look closely at the port — do you see a color? It turns out that it actually means something. There’s a standardized color scheme that communicates information about that device’s capabilities.

Mind blown? If you never noticed this, you’re not alone. Most USB devices work fine on any compatible port, but they may not be optimized for optimal performance. For example, if you’ve noticed a mouse seems…