USB-C has been one of the best innovations for convenience and compatibility, but it also means that my bag of cables and ...

USB-C cables look identical, but this one difference changes everything ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The introduction of USB Type-C in 2014 was a welcome change for consumer technology. Users had grown frustrated with the confusing mess of ...

USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out the good ...

USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs.

They're for more than just fast charging.

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...

Whether you're charging a smartphone, transferring files from an external SSD, powering a laptop, or connecting a gaming console, chances are you're using a USB-C cable.

USB Type-C is meant to unify connectors and cable specifications, making it easier to connect devices. But not all cable manufacturers follow the connector's requirements. You can potentially buy ...

Is your USB-C cable acting up? Discover why flipping the plug changes your charging speed and how to spot a faulty cable.

Every time the USB Implementers Forum posted a new set of logos describing ever more USB speeds, electrical power possibilities, and display parameters, it resulted in an outpouring of confusion, ...

USB is dirty. Just like you’d never stick your body parts into a mysterious public hole, neither should you plug your iPhone into a public charging station. iOS is pretty good at rejecting unknown ...