My solution at the time was to dig through the pile of old USB-C cables and charging blocks in my drawer to find a combination that supported the fastest speeds. Now I'm wiser and follow these USB-C ...

I have a drawer full of USB cables and every time I want to connect a device, I have to try them out. USB-C was supposed to ...

USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead. Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and ...

Try shopping for a USB-C cable and you’ll no doubt be struck by the confusing disparities in cable pricing and performance claims. These are just cables, right? Can they really be that different? At ...

USB-C cables and connectors: these are controversial topics, and rightfully so – I don’t want to pull any punches. I will also show you that things don’t have to be that bad for you, as long as you’re ...

Subject line says it all. I'm looking to connect an Xbox Series S/X controller to my PC via USB cable, and have a USB-A female/USB-C male adapter, but I'm trying to remember whether I would also have ...

Struggling with unreliable USB-C ports? That's why wireless charging is my practical safeguard for smartphones.

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...

I can’t count the number of times my friends have asked me why something they own isn’t working or charging correctly and I’ve investigated the problem, only to find that they’re using a hodgepodge 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 ...

Teal: Just like blue, but denoted as USB 3.1, supporting faster transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Red: These are the newest and fastest devices available, categorized as USB 3.1 Generation 2 and USB 3 ...