We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The slow but steady advancements in USB generations are a testament to the growing power and data requirements of the various peripherals and ...

USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 are no longer new technology. But the similarities and differences can still wind up confusing even long-time users of the Mac. Where this tends to manifest itself these days ...

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 ...

USB-C introduced simplicity: a simple flat connector with rounded sides that has two correct orientations: the long side can be inserted into a compatible port without checking. It’s used universally ...

The Universal Serial Bus, or USB for short, was introduced in 1996 as a solution by technology giants like Microsoft and IBM. The idea was to make connecting hardware to computers less of a hassle and ...

Can a single cable redefine both charging speed and device security? Plugable believes so with its newest lineup of high-wattage, charge-only USB-C cables. As concerns about data theft at public ...

Now that the upcoming USB4 spec promises to “adopt the Thunderbolt 3 protocol,” some hope it means an end to our international nightmare of USB confusion. You know, the one where there are: Two ...

Today, most laptops, tablets, and phones are charged through USB-C. However, it is not recommended to settle for a low-quality cable. The best USB-C cables can quickly charge a variety of devices, ...

Commentary: USB-C's charging and data transfer versatility also brings complications that millions of folks now get to experience firsthand. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...