USB-A, or USB Type A, is the original flat and rectangular connector that no one could ever figure out how to plug in correctly the first time. These cables always have USB-A on one end with a ...

If you want to use the highest USB speed, it is best to use certified cables. However, they are often not clearly labeled.

Swapping GND and Vbus weren’t the only problem – the SuperSpeed wires were missing, meaning this was effectively only a USB 2 cable with a Type-C connector. The resistor required by USB spec ...

USB-C is set to become the standard connector for devices from mobile phones to heated pillows, but what is it, and why is it ...

There are a number of different types of USB-C to USB-C cables including: USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 2, and Thunderbolt 4. The main difference between all of these is their data transfer ...

Not every USB-C power supply is suitable for every device. Not all Type-C ports can be used to charge devices quickly or at all. And not every Type-C cable ensures reliable power transmission.

Most mid-range devices are also equipped with USB Type-C ports now. With this, the need for good Type-C cables has also increased over the past few years. Some of the things that you need to keep ...

Fear not, for basic iPhone charging most USB-C cables will be fine. But some are finer than others. Macs use Thunderbolt cables that have the same Type-C connector as USB-C so look the same but ...