C, and USB Type-B ports all provide data transfers and power delivery, though the latter is much less common on modern ...

USB ports have quietly turned into the default power outlet for phones, laptops, headphones, and even monitors, but the ...

USB-A is the classic one—big, rectangular, and probably the one you’ve used the most. You’ll find it on older laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, and power adapters. It works fine and is still pretty ...

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a widely compatible connection standard for modern gadgets, including laptops and computers, as well as mobile devices, printers, and various peripherals. But one ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cords are a fact of life, and most ubiquitous of all is the USB cable, which is responsible for everything from transferring information from ...

Like all digital packrats, I’ve amassed a huge array of USB-C to USB-A cables over the years—but it wasn’t until recently that I realized how many of them were dangerous to my electronics and should ...