Serial ports offer a level of consistency that's critical in industries where downtime isn't an option, which is why hospitals, factories, and transportation systems continue to use them for ...

The other USB-C data port and USB-A ports supports up to 5 Gbps. When using the USB-C Pro Hub Mini as power delivery, it provides 96W of charging power, so check the requirements of your computer.

Currently, most computers with higher-performance ports use USB 3.0 (5 gigabits per second), though older USB 2.0 connections (480 megabits per second) are still fairly common.

Cleaning your PC's USB ports shouldn't take long if you have the right tools. However, if you don't wish to do this often, you can get a pack of silicone USB port covers from Amazon.