A port is a numeric identifier for software that runs on a computer, like Web server or email server software. When a port is open, it's accepting connections from the outside world. It's not uncommon ...

If you've ever wondered what all the USB port on your computer monitor can be used for, we're here to explain them, from ...

Users of the new Apple MacBook laptops with limited USB-C ports know how important port hubs are to increase the capacity of connections. They can include Ethernet ports, memory card readers, USB-A ...

Data sent over a network is directed through specific ports, numbered 1 through 64435. A computer uses port numbers – similar to channels on a television – to determine how network traffic should be ...

In normal language, a port is where ships anchor/dock and planes land. They then proceed with their journey as per schedule. In Information Technology lingo, ports are hardware and software (called ...

Editor’s note: While Jim Coates enjoys his well-earned vacation, we’re rerunning a few often-asked questions from his recent columns. Q. I am considering purchasing a digital camera and find that ...