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 ...

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

This article is part of the TechXchange: Critical Connections: Cables, Wires, Vias, and Busbars. The explosion in connected devices isn’t just putting pressure on wireless systems and ...

If you're anything like me, there's a good chance you have boxes of USB cables, not entirely sure which are USB Type-A, which are USB Type-C, and which even work. I know, I'm a mess, but this isn't ...

We’ve all been bitten before by USB cables which were flaky, built for only charging, or just plain broken. With the increased conductor count and complexity of USB Type C, there are many more ways ...

Screenshot of WhatCable behind Macbook with USB C cable to the side - Apple/StarTech There's a new macOS menu bar app that's genuinely more helpful than a quick calendar or window manager. Launched in ...

Whether you’re using it for data transfer or charging a phone, tablet or laptop, a USB-C cable is a pretty crucial accessory. We’ve spent the last few weeks testing an assortment of USB-C cables, and ...

If you have a pile of USB cables this handy Arduino Cable Tracer project can help you test and diagnose your USB cables from issues, making sure you have the most efficient and safest possible system ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB-C cables are a dime a dozen these days. You can get them in almost any length and color you want, at many different price points. But ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've finally reached the point where it's rare to find a device without a USB-C port. Laptops, tablets, and smartphones all feature at least ...

Microsoft is now testing support for the USB4 Version 2.0 specification in Windows 11, enabling transfer speeds of up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C cables. Also known as USB 80Gbps or USB4 Gen4 and ...