I have a 24" Dell that's been kicking around for ages. Massive thing, but stacked with handy things. One is several USB ports. However, the plug that goes into the PC is c 7 X 8mm with two edges sculpted off.
Also known as USB standard B connector, the B style connector is designed for USB peripherals, such as printer, upstream port on hub,
It goes on to say it's to stop two host computers being connected together.
Is this the only reason and does this mean I can use an ordinary type A USB outlet on my PC to an ordinary one on the monitor/hub?
I've rarely made use of hubs but when I did I just put it in one of the A outlets. My only concern is that Dell may have powered the hub in some way that needs a slightly different lead.
I've just checked. The jpg is the right way up. Done it before. Most odd.