How-To Geek on MSN

Blue, black, or red? What your USB port colors actually mean

Without clear labels, you can rely on colors, but remember that those aren't mandated by USB-IF, so they're not a guarantee.
How-To Geek on MSN

Please stop putting this ancient 30-year-old port on new printers

If the microwave is nearing the end of its typical lifespan of about seven to ten years, has a history of issues, or the ...
PC World

Your USB-C cables aren’t broken. This $14 tester shows what’s really going on

I have a drawer full of USB cables and every time I want to connect a device, I have to try them out. USB-C was supposed to simplify things: One cable for everything, that was the promise. In practice ...
SlashGear

3 Cheap USB-C Cables That Are High Quality, According To Consumer Reports

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB-C cables are a dime a dozen these days. You can get them in almost any length and color you want, at many different price points. But ...
BGR

How Long Can A USB Cable Be Without Slowing Down?

Finding the best USB cables for your device can be tricky. Not only do you have to worry about the different USB cable types and speeds, but you have to worry about whether or not you're buying one ...
Android Police

Do you really need another USB-C cable? I know I don't

Andy is a seasoned technology journalist with more than 15 years experience in the mobile industry, writing for Digital Trends, Wired, and more. During that time he has reviewed hundreds of ...
BGR

How To Find The Best USB-C Cable For Your Devices (And Avoid The Bad Ones)

USB Type-C, also known as USB-C, is quickly becoming the connector of choice for a wide range of devices, including computers, peripherals, portable storage drives, and smartphones. It's compact, ...
The New York Times

The Best USB-C Cables and Adapters

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jared Newman After a new round of testing, we’ve added fresh picks. Buying a ...
Geeky Gadgets

New Secure USB-C Charging Cables from Plugable : 240W Charging Without Data Risks

Can a single cable redefine both charging speed and device security? Plugable believes so with its newest lineup of high-wattage, charge-only USB-C cables. As concerns about data theft at public ...
Macworld

Ugreen Nexode 65W Charger with USB-C Cable review: Compact charging cube with clever cable feature

This charger’s compact cube shape stands out from the crowd of classic USB-C chargers. The charging performance is impressive overall. However, the distribution of power to the individual ports is not ...
The New York Times

The Best USB-C Video Cables and Adapters

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Dave Gershgorn Dave Gershgorn is a writer covering monitors, laptops, and ...