If you've got a drawer full of USB cables, you're probably aware they're not all the same, so how should you make sure you're ...

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 ...

Here's an overview of the most common USB port types: USB Type-A The original and most recognizable USB connector. Typically found on computers, laptops, and some chargers. Supports all USB ...

USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices. USB-C should finally make ...

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

Before USB (short for Universal Serial Bus) took hold as the common standard for connecting peripherals to a computer, there were all sorts of different types of cables and connections to keep track ...

USB connectors have lent themselves to creative interpretations of their mechanical specifications ever since the first experimenter made a PCB fit into a USB-A socket. The USB-C standard with its ...