Though USB ports and cables may be universal, designations like USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 may leave many questioning whether ...

Connectivity over USB is usually labelled with two parameters – the type and the specification/standard. The type, marked by alphabets (A, B and C), denotes the shape of the connector while the ...

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USB-C and other high-speed protocols can push data to warp speeds. Here’s how to make the most of the current standards and what lies ahead. Now that you’re used to seeing co-workers, family, and ...

USB-C is the port of the future. We’re seeing more and more devices changing to the new standard, and it’s now almost impossible to find an Android phone above $300 that’s still using the outdated ...

Shopping for a USB-C cable at a store as wide and deep as Amazon can drive anyone nuts. Besides USB-C cables of every color and braid, hundreds, if not thousands of vendors vie for your attention by ...

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...

The USB-C standard was originally announced back in 2014. Initially, consumers weren’t completely sure about buying USB-C cables but things have changed drastically with the -C cables reaching a safer ...

Every time the USB Implementers Forum posted a new set of logos describing ever more USB speeds, electrical power possibilities, and display parameters, it resulted in an outpouring of confusion, ...

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 ...

It was brought up before that stuttering Bluetooth audio could be due to interference from USB. I just came across an Amazon review on a WD hard drive that further clarifies that it's specifically USB ...

If you've invested heavily in USB Type-C cables, the USB Promoter Group has some good news for you. The next version of USB, USB 3.2, will double the speed of existing Type-C cables. Cables currently ...