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

USB-C has been one of the best innovations for convenience and compatibility, but it also means that my bag of cables and ...

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.

Apple wants $29 for a 240W USB-C cable. This one charges MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, and everything else at the same speed, and ...

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

USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out the good ...

Thunderbolt looks like USB-C, but there's a lot more inside.

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 ...

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Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Elgato has a simple and useful approach to reduce USB and HDMI cable confusion: listing the important information ...

Finding the best USB cables for your device can be tricky. Not only do you have to worry about the different USB cable types and speeds, but you have to worry about whether or not you're buying one ...

Eli is a freelance journalist who lives in Detroit, MI. He got his start in journalism covering video games and sports for Heavy before branching out into greater esports coverage at Dexerto. He also ...