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## Types of computer ports and cables ### USB Type-C ports The USB Type-C port is usually used for the cable known as the Thunderbolt cable. The two types of ports and cables are the Thunderbolt 2.0 and the Thunderbolt 3.0, which is the later version and transmits data at a faster rate. They usual...

## Types of computer ports and cables ### USB Type-C ports The USB Type-C port is usually used for the cable known as the Thunderbolt cable. The two types of ports and cables are the Thunderbolt 2.0 and the Thunderbolt 3.0, which is the later version and transmits data at a faster rate. They usually have a lightning bolt symbol on the cable and near the port. ### How to safely disconnect a USB device 1. Click the **Show/hide** icon on the taskbar to display the icons that are not shown. 2. Click on the **Flash drive** icon or the device icon that you want to disconnect. 3. Click **Eject**. ### Ejecting a USB device from the Explorer folder 1. Right click on the device in your Explorer folder. 2. A pop-up menu will appear. 3. Select **Eject** from the menu. ### Figures - Figure 1.9: Thunderbolt 2.0 connector and cable - Figure 1.10: Thunderbolt 2.0 port - Figure 1.11: Thunderbolt 3.0 connector and cable - Figure 1.12: Thunderbolt 3.0 port - Figure 1.13: The Show/hide icon on the taskbar - Figure 1.14: Ejecting a USB device - Figure 1.15: A pop-up menu from the Explorer folder showing 'Eject'