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USB-C still isn't as universal as it should be

The U in USB stands for "universal", but the latest version of the port hasn't lived up to that promise. Progress is ...

You can plug a USB-C cable into a regular USB port with this $8 gadget

Struggles with incompatible ports? Discover the simple $8 adapter that lets you plug USB-C cables into USB-A ports for data ...
Hackaday

All About USB-C: Introduction For Hackers

We’ve now had at least five years of USB-C ports in our devices. It’s a standard that many manufacturers and hackers can get behind. Initially, there was plenty of confusion about what we’d actually ...
Business Insider

Does USB-C charge faster than USB? Here's what you need to know about USB charging and data transfer speeds

USB-C, known formally as USB Type-C, is the newest USB standard for delivering power and data to devices. These days, USB-C ports can be found on all sorts of devices, from smartphones to external ...

Does It Matter Which USB Port You Use On Your MacBook?

The MacBook USB port you use only matters if your devices support the Thunderbolt USB‑C protocol. Otherwise, the ports are ...
The Verge

Plugable’s new 10-port USB-C hub is exactly the overkill my nightstand needs

The hub can deliver a total of 100W to 10 USB-C outlets, with more juice going to devices that it detects need it the most. The hub can deliver a total of 100W to 10 USB-C outlets, with more juice ...
Digital Trends

USB-C to become more secure, fight malicious devices with authentication system

The introduction of USB-C to devices has brought both benefits and hardships. The new USB standard has allowed makers and devices to standardized connections, provide lightning-fast power delivery, ...
Hackaday

USB-C: One Plug To Connect Them All, And In Confusion Bind Them

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus and ever since its formation, the USB Implementers Forum have been working hard on the “Universal” part of the equation. USB Type-C, which is commonly called USB-C, ...

This Tiny USB-C Gadget Adds MagSafe-Like Magnetic Charging To Most Laptops

Apple's easily detachable MagSafe charging system has saved countless laptops from an untimely tumble, and this gizmo lets ...
Nextgov

What is USB-C? A computer engineer explains the one device connector to rule them all

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. Apple announced on Sept. 12, 2023, that it plans to adopt the USB-C connector for all four new iPhone 15 models, helping USB-C become ...
Forbes

Plugable’s New USB-C Meter Shows The Voltage And Current Your USB-C Devices Are Using

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Plugable is one of those fascinating companies that make ...
PC World

USB-C not charging? Try these tricks

Let me guess, your USB-C device won’t charge? I’m shocked, shocked I say! Although USB-C has made it easy to plug your cable into your laptop or phone, it hasn’t made it easy to understand when ...