USB ports don't tell you much by themselves, but you can learn a lot by running a few simple tests ...

USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs.

Whether you're charging a smartphone, transferring files from an external SSD, powering a laptop, or connecting a gaming console, chances are you're using a USB-C cable.

Keep your mobile device or laptop powered up while on the water by installing a USB fast charger aboard your boat. The post ...

If you've bought a new USB-C cable or charger and seen "USB-PD" on the charger's or cable's box, you may have wondered what exactly these letters stood for. The answer is USB Power Delivery, a ...

Universal Serial Bus or USB ports, particularly USB Type-A and Type-B, can have different colors, which are denoted by the color of the plastic insert present in the connectors. Blue USB ports, which ...

Smartphone charging is faster than ever, but USB-C compatibility still frustrates consumers. Here's what needs to change.

I can always use more speedy USB-C cables in my collection, and I know you can, too—especially if you’re still relying on those dinky cables that came with your devices. Those aren’t fast at all and ...

Not all USB-C cables are made equal. Some have higher charging speed limits than others, and there’s nothing worse than having an ultra-fast wall plug or power bank without a matching cable.

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 ...