USB-C cables look identical, but this one difference changes everything ...

They're for more than just fast charging.

A typical USB-C cable gives you one shape and one port, but countless ways to disappoint you when you need it.

Whether you're charging a smartphone, transferring files from an external SSD, powering a laptop, or connecting a gaming console, chances are you're using a USB-C cable.

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 ...

USB-C is the port of the future. We’re seeing more and more devices changing to the new standard, and it’s now almost impossible to find an Android phone above $300 that’s still using the outdated ...

Is your USB-C cable acting up? Discover why flipping the plug changes your charging speed and how to spot a faulty cable.

The newest products from Beats are woven cables which have one noticeable difference: they come in a feisty pink color. It ...

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 ...

HDMI excels for media consumption, while PC gamers prefer DisplayPort.

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 ...

In theory, all USB-C cables should be the same: that’s the whole point of having a standard. In practice, there are different versions of the standard. More worryingly, many cables being sold as USB-C ...