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.

The logos will say whether the cable supports 60 watts or 240 watts of power to indicate whether they can charge up a bigger product, including a laptop. The next time you buy a USB-C cable, it might ...

USB-C is so hot right now. Even though it’s been in laptops, tablets, phones and even video game controllers for nearly a decade, the port is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, as Apple made USB-C the ...

USB4 is the fourth generation of the USB standard. It was first announced in 2019 by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) member companies. The goal for USB4 encompasses increasing link bandwidth, helping ...

With over a decade of using and writing about Android tablets, I've found some truly game-changing uses for their USB-C ports ...

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...

The iPhone’s new Type-C connector has opened a new world of accessory options. The Type-C connector is also used on many other devices. This means many accessories designed for the Type-C connector ...

When his parents denied him a Super NES, he got mad. When they traded a prize Sega Genesis for a 2400 baud modem, he got even. Years of Internet shareware, eBay'd possessions and video game testing ...

Apple's new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro each have a USB-C port, but the capabilities of this port differ between models. Here's what you need to know. Apple finally shifted from Lightning to USB-C ...

T he USB or Universal Serial Bus is a common interface used for everything from data transfers to power delivery. It has come ...

The new, all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq will only feature USB Type-C ports – the newest standard of the ubiquitous USB connection standard. In doing so, the Lyriq is the first GM vehicle to go ...