I stopped trusting USB-C labels after discovering two identical-looking ports decades apart in capability ...

Someone connecting a USB cable to a port on the top of a desktop tower. - KirillovIgor/Shutterstock If you've ever tried to plug a standard USB cord or connector in ...

My USB-C problem grows by the day.

Apple's iPhone 15 transition to USB-C is good in the long run, but is bound to create consumer confusion in the larger population, thanks mostly to the continued evolution of USB-C connectivity itself ...

Let’s be clear – it’s not enough to have USB-C to USB-C cables. There’s a lot of cables that we might want to acquire for our day-to-day use, perhaps, for a transition period while we still own some ...

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 ...

Not all USB-C cables are created equal. We're not talking about a more expensive cable being more durable or using premium materials — rather, different kinds of USB-C cables can have different ...

Commentary: USB-C's charging and data transfer versatility also brings complications that millions of folks now get to experience firsthand. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...