If you want the best performance, the rule is simple: Avoid USB-A. Don't buy a USB-A charging brick, and don't buy USB-A to USB-C cables for your high-power devices. Stick to a full USB-C ecosystem — ...

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 ...

As mentioned in a recent post, one of the motivations for my acquisition of a Google Chrome OS-based Pixelbook is that it’ll enable me to do a hands-on evaluation of its latest-generation external ...

There’s two cases when hackers have to think about USB-C connector mechanics. The first is when a USB-C connector physically breaks, and the second is when we need to put a connector on our own board.

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 ...

USB is dirty. Just like you’d never stick your body parts into a mysterious public hole, neither should you plug your iPhone into a public charging station. iOS is pretty good at rejecting unknown ...

It never hurts to have an extra USB-C cable around, especially if it’s a lengthy, high-quality cable that can support fast-charging. Apple’s Beats brand USB-C cables are a fantastic option for $19, ...