It’s easy to think that all USB-C cables are the same, and that any claims to superiority are just a way to jack up the price. After all, it’s just a cable, right? I applaud the consumer ...

If you’ve been following along our USB-C saga, you know that the CC wire in the USB-C cables is used for communications and polarity detection. However, what’s not as widely known is that ...

We’ve now had at least five years of USB-C ports in our devices. It’s a standard that many manufacturers and hackers can get behind. Initially, there was plenty of confusion about what we’d ...

USB-C is becoming increasingly important in our lives, as almost every smartphone uses the technology for charging. Many computer makers are now deciding to add USB-C ports to their Windows 11/10 ...

USB-C is the one connection to rule them all — literally, in many cases, thanks to a recent law passed by the European Parliament. Its popularity has made USB-C a common sight on new monitors.

Unfortunately, Apple didn’t make a first-party USB-A to USB-C cable for this situation. Instead, the company sells a $29 USB-C to Lightning adapter as its official solution. My advice?

If your USB-C monitor is not being detected on your Windows 11/10 PC, you’re not alone. Many users have reported similar issues, particularly after recent Windows updates, where external ...

Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, covering at various times printers, scanners, projectors, storage, and monitors. I currently focus my testing efforts on 3D printers, pro and ...

USB is dead! Long live… USB-C! Yes, having been around in some form or other since the ’90s, the humble Universal Serial Bus has undergone a transformation in the past few years. Even the models on ...

Many new Apple devices—including the iPhone 16 series and AirPods 4—charge via USB-C instead of Lightning. But our picks are still your best bet for charging any device with a Lightning port.

Looking for the best USB-C cable to buy? Check out the best options on offer, for various budgets and different use cases. A healthy selection of USB-C mice introduces more challenges to buyers ...