How to Add USB 2.0 to an Older Laptop With Only USB 1.1

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Tip 1 - How can I tell if I have USB 2.0? - Ask Leo!

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Silvio Fontes | permalink

USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 is a significantly faster version of USB 1.1. Determining which you have is not at all obvious. But it is fairly easy.

For further reading: https://askleo.com/how_can_i_tell_if_i_have_usb_20/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Add USB 3.0 Connectivity to Your Computer

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tigerz | permalink

USB 3.0 is about 10 times faster than USB 2.0, making it a terrific upgrade, and a great way to save time by cutting down on file transfer times. Unfortunately, most computers in use today don’t have integrated USB 3.0 ports.

For further reading: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/computers/tips-and-solutions/add-usb-30-connectivity-your-computer ^[2]

Tip 3 - Can I connect and use USB 3.0 device to laptop with USB 2.0?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Christopher Seabolt | permalink

I am purchasing an external hard drive which has USB 3.0 interface but I have a Dell Inspiron laptop which has USB 2.0 interface. Will The external HDD device work with my Dell laptop?

For further reading: http://www.makeuseof.com/answers/can-i-connect-and-use-usb-3-0-device-to-laptop-with-usb-2-0/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - 2 Port CardBus Laptop USB 2.0 PC Card Adapter

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by WH Leong | permalink

Add 2 USB 2.0 ports to a laptop through a CardBus slot

For further reading: http://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/USB-2/Card/2-Port-High-Speed-USB-CardBus-Adapter~CBUSB22 ^[4]

Tip 5 - can a usb 3.0 flash drive be used in a laptop with 1.1 usb?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by areyouin | permalink

can a usb 3.0 flash drive be used in a laptop with 1.1 usb? I have a Flip camera & when I plug it in it says it can run faster if I have 2.0 USB. What will it say if I plug in a USB 3.0 device? I'm

For further reading: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2250373/usb-flash-drive-laptop-usb.html ^[5]