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Can I use a USB 2.0 device in a USB 3.1 port?

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Can I use a USB 2.0 device in a USB 3.1 port?

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USB only becomes a standard when it meets certain criteria, one of which is backwards compatibility. This means that USB 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 will all be compatible with a USB 3.1 port.

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