Have a USB device near you? Look closely at the port -- do you see a color? It turns out that it actually means something.
Monitor USB ports can be a bit confusing. You might spot one on the back or side of your screen and assume it works just like a USB port on your PC, but that's often not the case.
Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...