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Examine the eMarker Higher-performance charging or data transfer USB-C to USB-C cables feature an embedded eMarker chip that tells the phone, tablet, laptop, and charger just what the cable supports.
Those ports could just be more USB-C ports for charging and data, or USB-A for legacy gear or HDMI and DisplayPort for ...
Although USB-C cables look similar, they’re not one-size-fits-all. We have recommendations for every situation.
All of Apple’s new devices now use USB-C or Thunderbolt for charging and data transfers. We’ve tried and tested the best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables here.
While USB Type-C and USB4 may look interchangeable on a store's page, they're not. Type-C refers to the connector pin used, ...
Like all digital packrats, I’ve amassed a huge array of USB-C to USB-A cables over the years—but it wasn’t until recently that I realized how many of them were dangerous to my electronics ...
The power stream through USB-C cables is reversible, meaning a laptop can power a smaller device through the same port it uses to charge. When Verge writer Dieter Bohn plugged his phone into his ...
USB-C has caused a lot of confusion. Why do some USB-C cables transfer data slowly? Or how do you know if a USB-C cable will harm your device?
USB has been on our desktops and laptops since about 1997 or so, and since then it has been the mainstay of computer peripherals. No other connector is as useful for connecting mice, keyboards ...
Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn explains how to figure out which USB-C cable you need after Apple switched their iPhones to the universal connector.
Subject line says it all. I'm looking to connect an Xbox Series S/X controller to my PC via USB cable, and have a USB-A female/USB-C male adapter, but I'm trying to remember whether I would also ...
Your pile of USB cables might include some USB 2 cords, some that only support power, and maybe even Thunderbolt cables. Its time to get organized, before you throw the wrong cord in your travel bag.