For years, Apple users juggled a collection of Lightning cables: one for the iPhone, maybe another for an older iPad, and then a USB-C for their MacBooks. Thankfully, times have changed since the ...

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...

USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out the good ...

We expect USB-C cables to perform a specific task: transferring either data or files between devices. We give little more thought to the matter, but malicious USB-C cables can do much more than what ...

Most people have a drawer or cabinet filled with USB cables for all the devices in their lives. Keeping track of which cable is which can be a nightmare, especially when it comes to USB cables with ...

It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The USB-C connector has seen mass adoption over the past decade, and is now found on nearly every device from expensive phones and laptops to ...

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air feature a USB-C port at the bottom of the phone. If you are upgrading from an older phone, this means your old Lightning accessories won’t work anymore. But the ...

Some of the earliest adopters of USB-C technology in the smartphone industry include OnePlus and LeTV, with other manufacturers like Samsung and Motorola following suit. Despite popularizing the trend ...

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 ...

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