To see what was going on with the USB-C charging, I inserted Plugable’s USBC-METER3-1MF diagnostic cable ($20) between the AC adapter and the notebook. The cable meets the USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps ...

Most low-cost USB-C to USB-C cables transfer at a dismal USB 2.0, 480Mbps, which pales in comparison to one that can reach USB 3.1 5Gbps or 10Gbps speeds. How to pick a USB-C cable for ...

It's a USB 4 device that can handle 40Gbps connection to your laptop using the included 1-meter cable. It'll pass along up to 100 watts of power to your laptop and 30 watts to the dual USB-C ports ...

I want to push the big red AC buttons on Genki’s USB-C packed power strip. Genki’s Moonbase is an upgraded power strip with three spacious AC outlets and four USB-C ports delivering up to 240W.

USB-C to Lightning cables used to be exclusive to Apple but in early 2019, Apple allowed other manufacturers to officially put their own spin on them.. With the right AC adapter, USB-C to ...

Fraying USB cables pose a very small, but albeit still noteworthy, risk of causing electric shock or fire. It’s for that reason most experts will err on the side of caution and recommend you ...

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (SS5 or SuperSpeed 5 Gbps): With a USB-C to USB Type-A cable or adapter, you may only be able to pass up to 5 Gbps. (Formerly known as USB 3.0 and 3.1 Gen 1.) ...

The trick is that you have to have the right cable for the right voltage. You won’t harm a device by plugging in a cable that’s rated for lower wattage—unlike an AC cord, which can overheat ...

USB Type-C may just be the holy grail of device connectors, replacing even your laptop or TV power cord. Just bear with a bit of muddle while everyone gets on board.

The first USB-C PD 2.1 cables have broken cover with up to 240W of power and up to 40Gbps of data. At up to two meters long, they’re from a Dutch manufacturer named Club3D.

Can we talk about the cables in our lives? I’ll start: I have a circa-2020 iPhone, which features a Lightning port for charging. My monitor, laptop, and e-reader all have ports for USB-C, the ...