For a connector that was meant to rescue us from cable hell, USB-C has turned out to be unexpectedly frustrating in many ways. While in theory the interchangeable port should enable combinations of ...

USB uses four conductors. Should be easy to play with, but the connectors are (almost?) always molded-on, so it will be difficult to fix them. But I'm not convinced the cable is bad, unless you abused ...

I have a drawer full of USB cables and every time I want to connect a device, I have to try them out. USB-C was supposed to simplify things: One cable for everything, that was the promise. In practice ...

Hey readers! Today’s tech tip is about USB cables. I’m usually super careful with my cables, but a recent mishap where I accidentally got one soaked left me wondering what I should do next. Was my USB ...

Universal connectors are convenient in theory. Without visual differences, it's hard to tell which USB-C cables support each ...

Ensuring that your cable and charger are functioning properly can help determine if the issue is with the port or the accessories. If the loose USB-C port persists despite your efforts, professional ...

A good charger is one piece of the puzzle as far as charging your phone is concerned. A shoddy cable can easily ruin your experience, or worse, harm your smartphone. Picking the right cable also takes ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The introduction of USB Type-C in 2014 was a welcome change for consumer technology. Users had grown frustrated with the confusing mess of ...

I have a drawer full of USB cables and every time I want to connect a device, I have to try them out. USB-C was supposed to simplify things: One cable for everything, that was the promise. In practice ...