USB-C cables look identical but perform very differently. Learn the USB-C cable specs that control charging speed and data ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The slow but steady advancements in USB generations are a testament to the growing power and data requirements of the various peripherals and ...

That tangled drawer finally makes sense ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver ...

Every Apple Silicon Mac has a port controller chip that handles USB Power Delivery negotiation. When you plug in a cable with ...

E-marker chips should be the one specification you should look out for when buying a USB-C cable.

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 ...

The iPhone 15 has arrived and among the usual new colors and camera upgrades, the new iPhones have dumped the Lightning port for USB-C like the iPad and Mac. So what does the new port mean for new ...