USB confusion [View all]

I am looking for a new computer. I've decided against Apple because they have eliminated most all of the ports on their computers except for maybe a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports. The last computer I bought was a 2013 iMac, and the many ports on this computer have changed dramatically since then. My 2013 iMac had about 8 ports on the back. Now on the new models there are maybe 2, and many things are wireless.

There is so much confusion, I get pretty damn frustrated. Years ago, I was on top of the computer world and all the plugs needed. Ever since I retired several years ago, the tech has exploded and I have not kept up.

I cannot find a clear explanation of the difference and uses for all the different USB configurations these days. It's so confusing I have a hard time verbalizing what I think I need.

Look at all these "Universal Serial Bus" ports! Universal my ass!
USB Mini A
USB Micro A
USB Micro B
USB Type C
USB-A
USB-B
USB-C
USB 2.0 Type A
USB 2.0 Type B
USB 2.0 Mini B
USB 2.0 Micro B
USB 3 Micro B
USB 3.0 Micro B
USB 3.0 Type A
USB 3.0 Type B
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (used to be called USB 3.0?)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (used to be called USB 3.1?)
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 4
USB 4 Version 2
Thunderbolt 1
Thunderbolt 2
Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt 4

Which computers seem to have a multitude of ports, older and new? Dell? HP?

Which computers require you to have the most-current hardware? Apple?

Any kind of help - links to info? - would be greatly appreciated. I'm just spinning my wheels and getting nowhere but confused. And paralyzed.