USBstandsforUniversalSerialBusIncomputers, abusis a subsystemthat transfers dataor powerbetweencomputer componentsinside a computeror betweencomputers.Abuscan connect multipleperipherals usingthe same set ofcables.TheUSB 2.0specificationwas releasedin April2000.Also known asHi-Speed USB, USB2.0 isan external busthat supportsdatatransfer ratesup to 480Mbps.USB 2.0 isan extension ofUSB1.1,uses the same cablesand connectorsand is fully compatiblewith USB 1.1.Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Lucent, Microsoft,NECand Philipstogethertookthe initiativeto develop adatatransfer ratehigher than theUSB 1.1to meet the needsof bandwidthof the newtechnologies.
Gadgets
Agadgetis a devicethathas apurpose anda specific function,usually ofsmallproportions, practicaland yetinnovative.Thegadgetstend to bemorecleverdesignthan thecurrent technology.