I only buy Thunderbolt 4 cables now, because USB-C cables aren't made equal. These are the key differences to watch out for.

USB-C cables and connectors: these are controversial topics, and rightfully so – I don’t want to pull any punches. I will also show you that things don’t have to be that bad for you, as long as you’re ...

The first USB Type-C cables capable of providing huge amounts of power are here: Small retailer Club 3D launched three new cables that can each deliver up to 240 watts of power. Such a power draw ...

the galaxy s20 is one of the best smartphones you can get right now. If you recently purchased one of these, you will know that the smartphone is capable of fast wired charging over a USB C cable.

If you’ve been following along our USB-C saga, you know that the CC wire in the USB-C cables is used for communications and polarity detection. However, what’s not as widely known is that there are ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Every time there’s another type of cable hookup, it ...

My friends with iPhones let me hang out with them even though I’m an Android guy. (Generous of them, I know.) Our technological differences mean there are certain rifts between us: green bubbles in ...

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...

My cable system has always been a tangled mess of stuff I barely need. Now it’s better. My cable system has always been a tangled mess of stuff I barely need. Now it’s better. is editor-at-large and ...

Most people plug a cable into their phone’s Type-C port without giving it much thought. It charges the battery, they unplug it, and that is where the story usually ends. But the small oval-shaped port ...

Do you want to download or update USB Type C Drivers on Windows 11/10? If yes, this guide features step-by-step instructions to get the work done. A USB C or USB Type C is a 24 pin USB connector ...