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 ...

The latest advance to come out of the USB Implementers Forum is the USB Type-C connector, a device with gigabits of bandwidth and can handle enough current to power a laptop. It’s the future ...

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 ...

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has rolled out updated logos that ditch the perplexing nomenclature, according to a ...

A peek at the connector itself revealed a sad truth: the device wasn’t USB 3.0 at all — it didn’t even have the right number of pins! A normal USB 3.0 connector is blue inside, and has both ...

The Nintendo Switch 2’s new design has another quality-of-life feature that you may have missed in its initial reveal trailer: a second USB-C port. Here's why that's super important.

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 ...

Japanese accessory maker Sanwa Supply has released a new 240W USB-C cable with a flexible design that could help prevent damage, as spotted by Tom’s Hardware. The USB-C connectors on either end ...