USB-C cables and connectors: these are controversial topics, and rightfully so – I don’t want to pull any punches. I will also show you that things don’t have to be that bad for you, as long as you’re ...

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Your project needs a cable, and since USB-C cables are omnipresent now, it’s only natural to want to reuse them for your evil schemes. Ever seen USB 3.0 cables used for PCIe link carrying duty? It’s ...

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 ...

The recommended max length of a USB cable, before performance degrades, ranges from over 16 feet for USB 2.0 to less than 3 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. After many, many years of competing I/O standards, the introduction of USB (short for Universal Serial Bus) in the late '90s was welcome. USB ...

Buried by iPhone and Apple Watch announcements, Apple on Tuesday released a new one-meter (3.3 feet), USB-C Apple Watch magnetic charger, seemingly designed for desktop use. Rather than the standard ...

Whether you need to upgrade your slow, outdated USB-C cables or just need a few more as backup, now is a great time to pull the trigger because Anker’s 100W USB-C cables are now 2 for $12 on Amazon.

I hate cable messes but my job practically requires me to live in an eternal tangle of cables, wires, and an impossible-to-manage proprietary and universal charging hell. USB-C made a lot of things ...

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 ...