One of the great things about having a dual connector is that it's compatible with mobile devices that offer data transfer ...

Every USB-C connection on your next Windows 11 device will actually work. ... Now, Microsoft says it’s putting an end to the madness. Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, ...

That baseline bar means that with Windows 11 laptops (and tablets), all USB-C ports must provide display support (to connect a monitor), PC charging support (power), and of course data transfer (which ...

The USB Implementers Forum, a consortium of over 1,000 companies that promote and support USB technology, developed the USB-C connector to replace the older USB connectors as well as other types ...

To test data-transfer speeds for USB-C–to–USB-C cables, we plugged one end into the MacBook Pro’s USB-C port and plugged the other end into a ZikeDrive USB4 enclosure with a WD Black 1 TB ...

After USB 3.2 came out in 2019, the 5-Gbps USB was rebranded again to “USB 3.2 Gen 1,” the 10-Gbps version became “USB 3.2 Gen 2,” and the new 20-Gbps specification became—you guessed it ...

One charging port for all. It’s official: USB-C has won. Consumers around the world breathed a huge sigh of relief on Tuesday when Apple unveiled its new iPhone 15. The tech giant is finally ...

If you capture an image of a USB female port using a macro lens, you will notice two spring-loaded retention clips that align perfectly with the two square holes on the USB connector.When you plug ...

Like USB Type-A connectors, Type-C USB ports and cables are used to transfer power and data between devices, from charging a phone to backing up data on an external drive.

For devices with USB Type-A connectors, it's easy to spot if they're USB 3.0 devices, as the inside of the connector is usually colored bright blue.

Apple also sells a 2m USB-C Charge Cable that is now also woven—it’s rated at up to 240W, overkill for an iPhone but top-end charging for any Apple USB-C device.