Why is my laptop not recognizing USB devices?

Check USB port connections:
Look closely to make sure the USB male connects to the female USB port.
Check Device Compatibility:
Make sure the USB device is compatible with your laptop.
Check drivers:
Look for any driver updates available for the device.
Restart laptop:
Reboot your laptop to make sure the device works.
Disable USB selective suspension:
Go to Device Manager and under the USB tab, right-click on the device and disable the USB selective suspend setting.
Try a different USB port:
If none of the above solutions work, plug the device in a different USB port and see if it works.