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 ...

It’s tempting to just grab any USB-C cable or charger for your device, but wait. They’re not all the same. Make sure to choose USB-C cables and chargers designed for your device or you might not get ...

If there was one thing I hate about technology, it’s cable management. I always seem to have one cord that’s just an inch too short or has so much slack that makes it look like I have a jungle of ...

LAS VEGAS -- CES 2010 marks the official arrival of USB 3.0, an update to today's gold standard for transferring data. USB 3.0-enabled devices offer much faster transfer and will still be backwards ...

For example, you don’t need to write “USB-C to USB-C” on a label if you can see that it is already that type of wire. This ...

USB Type-C may just be the holy grail of device connectors, replacing even your laptop or TV power cord. Just bear with a bit of muddle while everyone gets on board. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...

Apple finally switched to the USB-C port with the iPhone 15 series at its Wonderlust event. While having a ubiquitous port for all phones (and most other gadgets) is a good thing, there is a dire need ...

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 ...

If you have a device with a USB-C port, such as a MacBook, iPad Pro, Nintendo Switch, or Android phone, then you most definitely need some cables for charging, transferring data, and displaying video ...

Subject line says it all. I'm looking to connect an Xbox Series S/X controller to my PC via USB cable, and have a USB-A female/USB-C male adapter, but I'm trying to remember whether I would also have ...

All iPhone 15 models this year are expected to adopt USB-C ports for the first time, and while USB-C has several advantages over Lightning, another rumor today suggests that Apple's standard iPhone 15 ...

Have a USB device near you? Look closely at the port -- do you see a color? It turns out that it actually means something.