The USB-C standard has been long touted as a “one port to rule ‘em all” solution. Sure, it’s universal in the sense of the shape of the port. But the capabilities of a USB-C port and cable can vary ...

Connecting two computers with a specific type of Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable allows you to transfer files or other data directly from one machine to another. Transfer speeds are limited to the ...

From laptops to phones to wireless Bluetooth speakers, earbuds and more, USB-C connections have become the de facto standard for charging and data transfer of devices. While USB-C is just about ...

USB-C is one of those things that generally everyone seems to agree on that it is a ‘good thing’, but is it really? In this first part of a series on USB-C, [Andreas Spiess] takes us through the ...

USB-C isn’t universal. The tiny symbols tell the truth—if you know them.

Under normal circumstances, connecting two computers to one another via a regular universal serial bus cable could damage the USB ports on both PCs. But, some USB cables, also referred to as ...

You might have seen this type of charger on some of your newer devices. It's a USB-C cable. USB-C is great. It can transfer data, power, video, audio, and it's not limited to one manufacturer, like ...

Apple finally switched to the USB-C port with the iPhone 15 series at its Wonderlust event. While having a ubiquitous port for all phones (and most other gadgets) is a good thing, there is a dire need ...

If there was one thing I hate about technology, it’s cable management. I always seem to have one cord that’s just an inch too short or has so much slack that makes it look like I have a jungle of ...

Are all USB-C cables the same? That’s what we wondered when we found two different Amazon Basics models, one priced at about $9, and the other at $19. Is the cheaper USB-C cable just as good, or are ...

As a USB-C cable, this has a broad range of compatibility for various devices. It can be used to charge laptops like the new MacBook Pros, cell phones like the iPhone 17/16/15 Series, Samsung ...