We scoff at micro-USB today, but it was the best connector ever made – at least until USB Type-C, aka USB-C showed up. We’re more than ready to wave goodbye to it, but it does deserve a look back at ...

Finding the best USB-C charging cable for your devices is essential, given that most of the top smartphones, tablets and laptops now feature this port as their power source. The Type-C standard has ...

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Read part 1 of this series on the basics of transmitter and receiver testing for the latest version of USB and part 3 on power delivery. For all of its virtues around plug-and-play device ...

USB-C is a fairly new technology for phones and computers, but it’s taking over electronics everywhere by storm. The LG V30 is one of those devices that supports the new charging technology, which may ...

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 ...

Look around your house and chances are you have at least a few devices that use Universal Serial Bus. On average, some 3 billion USB ports are shipped each year, making it by far the most successful ...

Today, most laptops, tablets, and phones are charged through USB-C. However, it is not recommended to settle for a low-quality cable. The best USB-C cables can quickly charge a variety of devices, ...

The USB Type-C connector specification first appeared in August 2014 as the newest member of a series that stretches back to mid-1990s. Over the next couple of years, it’s expected to replace the ...

The AmazonBasics USB Type-C is 3 feet long and allows you to connect your USB Type-C devices with your standard USB Type-A devices. It is certified by USB-IF to be compliant with USB 2.0 standard. It ...

You’ve no doubt heard by now that smartphones have a new charging standard — USB Type-C. This new standard aims to replace the old and traditional micro-USB method that has been used for decades.