As many people have pointed out, what matters with USB-C isn’t just the standard, it’s the implementations. After all, it’s the implementations that we actually have to deal with, and it’s where most ...

One amazing thing about USB-C is its high-speed capabilities. The pinout gives you four high-speed differential pairs and a few more lower-speed pairs, which let you pump giant amounts of data through ...

Devices with Thunderbolt 5 and USB 4 version 2 are starting to appear. They don't really make things any easier when it comes to USB-C. Our buying guide explains what truly matters. You can easily ...

USB4 is the fourth generation of the USB standard. It was first announced in 2019 by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) member companies. The goal for USB4 encompasses increasing link bandwidth, helping ...

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...

The modern world runs on USB, also known as Universal Serial Bus. Whether it's the old-school USB-A ports built into hotel lamps or high-powered Thunderbolt powering entire workstations, USB is still ...

Andre is an entrepreneur and author based in Chicago, IL. He's been covering and working in the consumer tech space for over a decade. Along with XDA he has contributed to Digital Trends, Pocket-Lint, ...

USB-C has markedly improved the way we use our devices. A single, universal connector type to rule them all, it's now the de-facto standard for modern devices, capable of data transfer, power delivery ...

In 2026, it's hard to find a tech gadget that doesn't include a USB-C port. The oval port is ubiquitous across smartphones, tablets, and most computers. Thank goodness, because now we can use one ...

USB cables are often kept on hand in people's homes or offices, and many people find that they only need to pack one connector cable with them when they travel. Universal Serial Bus, or USB as it is ...

We’ve been covering the small, reversible USB Type-C connector since the days when it was just a USB Implementers Forum tech demo, and in the decade-plus since then, the port has gradually taken over ...