Is it possible to use your favorite USB devices like mice, keyboards, and thumb drives with your smart phone? Yes, but you'll need a special adapter.

Person connecting a USB flash drive to a phone - Vershinin89/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a ...

Editor's note: In this article, the author makes a strong case for the versatility and broad applicability of USB On-the-Go. Read it and see if you are convinced, or perhaps not. Even if not, you'll ...