Which USB-C cable can do what? It's often not that easy to find out. A clever cable tester helps to sort cables according to ...

The widespread use of USB-C ports also reduces electronic waste, or e-waste. The idea is that with a single standard port, ...

In over a decade, we have come across multiple USB standards, plug types and speeds. There’s the USB Type-A port that has been there for a long time now and has also come a long way. Then there’s the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Jared Newman After a new round of testing, we’ve added fresh picks. Buying a USB-C cable ...

Landing on a single standard to rule them all is an elusive aim in the realm of personal technology. At best, you end up in a format war, and one faction emerges victorious for a few years until an ...

Look around your house and chances are you have at least a few devices that use Universal Serial Bus. On average, some 3 billion USB ports are shipped each year, making it by far the most successful ...

From flagship phones to budget laptops and even handheld gaming consoles, the same small oval port now stares back at you from almost every new gadget. The shift to USB-C is not a passing fad but the ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› Advice, staff picks, mythbusting, and more. Let us help you. Published August 17, 2016 Mark ...

USB-C is so hot right now. Even though it’s been in laptops, tablets, phones and even video game controllers for nearly a decade, the port is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, as Apple made USB-C the ...

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...

The modern world runs on USB, also known as Universal Serial Bus. Whether it's the old-school USB-A ports built into hotel lamps or high-powered Thunderbolt powering entire workstations, USB is still ...