The terms "male" and "female" for connectors are intentionally modeled after biological anatomy. The male connector, like a plug or pin, is the part that inserts into another component.

Currently, the most commonly used USB standards are USB 3.1, USB 3.2, and USB 4.0. Physically, USB connectors now come in three versions: USB-A, USB-B, and USB-C. But what’s the difference between all ...