With USB-C taking over most devices, you may have wondered what the "C" in USB-C stands for when plugging in a charger or ...

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 ...

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 ...

The move from Lightning cables to USB-C on the iPhone 15 has stirred up quite a few questions about the so-called "universal connector." Originally released in 2014, USB-C has quickly become a beloved ...

First introduced in 1996, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) format was developed to replace the array of proprietary cables and connectors used by devices to connect to personal computers of the era. In ...

Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver ...

Why it matters: A simple search on Amazon or any other online retailer will show that consumers have a wide selection of USB-C cables, with options ranging from just a few dollars to over $100. The ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cords are a fact of life, and most ubiquitous of all is the USB cable, which is responsible for everything from transferring information from ...

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...