Not all USB-C cables are made the same. Some of them may not work for data transfer, while others may even damage your device. Here's how to avoid them.

A cable with a USB-C plug at one or both ends often reveals little about what it’s capable of doing. Despite guidelines for labeling set by the USB-IF (the USB trade group) and Intel’s Thunderbolt ...

USB-C with Power Delivery promises to be the latest and greatest version of the tried-and-true USB format, but just how much ...

Have you ever wondered whether your USB ports are really delivering maximum power? There are several ways to find out. Windows offers you built-in functions to check the performance of your USB ports.

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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 ...

This compact, lightweight laptop power bank has a convenient and retractable USB-C cable built-in, and boasts fast outputs and an equally speedy input. The Ugreen Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W with ...

When USB-C first arrived, it seemed like we had finally achieved the digital dream of one, universal plug that could do everything. The reality, however, is much more annoying. While everything from ...

A USB power strip is the small, simple tech accessory can make a big difference in the neatness of your space. By Brandt Ranj Published May 20, 2023 9:00 AM EDT We may earn revenue from the products ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shopping for USB-C cables seems like it should be a piece of cake. After all, this connector type was invented specifically to streamline all ...

If sacrificing the portability of a small device is outweighed by the inconvenience of having to feed it a constant supply of replaceable batteries, a clever adapter has popped up on Kickstarter that ...

Shopping for a USB-C cable at a store as wide and deep as Amazon can drive anyone nuts. Besides USB-C cables of every color and braid, hundreds, if not thousands of vendors vie for your attention by ...