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 ...

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 ...

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Not all USB Type-C cables are created equal. Some support higher data transfer speeds than others. Some support fast charging and others don’t. And it can be difficult to tell what a cable is capable ...

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A variety of USB cables and connectors have been used over the years for recharging mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops and transferring data to and from them. Today’s consumers want ...