SlashGear

Are All USB-C Cables The Same? What You Need To Know Before You Buy

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The introduction of USB Type-C in 2014 was a welcome change for consumer technology. Users had grown frustrated with the confusing mess of ...
HotHardware

Intel Charts New Course, Adopts Reversible USB-C Connector For 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3

Thunderbolt (and its Thunderbolt 2 successor) is a technically impressive high-speed data standard. Thunderbolt offers maximum bandwidth of 10Gbps while, Thunderbolt 2 doubled that to 20Gbps. However, ...
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I stopped buying random USB-C cables after learning what three numbers actually mean

USB-C cables are notoriously hard to identify, but these three numbers will help you figure out what they can do.
SlashGear

Are All USB-C Cables The Same? How To Know You're Buying The Right One

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. After many, many years of competing I/O standards, the introduction of USB (short for Universal Serial Bus) in the late '90s was welcome. USB ...
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USBefuddled: Untangling the Rat’s Nest of USB-C Standards and Cables

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...
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Your laptop's USB port is probably slower than advertised — here's how to verify it

Manufacturers often add a fast port and a slow port... but never indicate which is which.
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 ...