Q: If USB-C is a connection standard, what do the expensive cables do for me over the cheap ones? A: Apple recently announced that they’ve switched the iPhone from their proprietary Lightning ...

USB-C rules clarified with the 3.3 ft Thunderbolt 5 limit, helping you avoid slow displays and unstable docks. Covers 240W charging and 80 Gbps ...

When USB-C first arrived, it seemed like we had finally achieved the digital dream of one, universal plug that could do everything. The reality, however, is much more annoying. While everything from ...

If you frequently plug into public chargers, you're an easy target for hackers. Either avoid them or use this accessory to avoid trouble.

Charge speeds and battery sizes have been growing at an impressive pace - but you need to pair your phone with the right ...

Accessory maker Plugable just launched a collection of USB-C data-blocker charging cables. The cables transfer only power, not data, and therefore prevent “juice jacking” attacks at public charging ...

Would you like to check the data speeds and charging power of your cables and chargers or are you tired of dealing with unreliable USB-C to USB-C cables? Meet the BLE caberQU, the ultimate digital USB ...

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Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...

USB cables have a split personality. They deliver power, and some carry data on a separate set of pins. The data pins create the risk. When you plug in to a public USB port, you’re connecting your ...

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If you need a cable for both charging and data transfer, make sure it supports USB 3.0 or higher. USB 2.0 cables charge just fine, but transfer data at frustratingly slow speeds. For moving large ...