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 ...

Now available in a new length, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) cable isn’t new—per se—it’s just longer. The new 2-meter cable ...

Under normal circumstances, connecting two computers to one another via a regular universal serial bus cable could damage the USB ports on both PCs. But, some USB cables, also referred to as ...

Hi all, I wanted to transfer a couple of video files from my Windows 11 Home PC to my Pixel 8a last night and thought I'd use the cable I have installed anyway that connects to my Xbox Series ...

Which USB-C cable can do what? It's often not that easy to find out. A clever cable tester helps to sort cables according to their capabilities.

USB-C has become the ubiquitous standard for computer and phone peripherals, but there are some incredibly common ...

Have you ever plugged in a USB-C cable, expecting seamless charging or lightning-fast data transfer, only to be met with disappointment? You’re not alone. Despite its sleek, reversible design and ...

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 ...

Are all USB-C cables the same? That’s what we wondered when we found two different Amazon Basics models, one priced at about $9, and the other at $19. Is the cheaper USB-C cable just as good, or are ...

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) — the group that maintains the USB standard across its many varied incarnations — has introduced new, official logos for companies to use to brand their USB-C ...