This Desktop USB Extension Cable connects to an available USB female port on a Mac or PC computer, allowing you to relocate the USB (female) port up to 5 ft away from the computer case. By extending the USB port away from the computer case, you can situate a USB port from the computer in a more practical spot, such as on top of the computer case or on a desktop.A perfect solution for accessing digital cameras, MP3 players, USB thumb drives or other external USB storage, the Desktop USB Extension Cable is backed by StarTech.coms Lifetime Warranty.