Ever wondered why your Arduino wasn’t programming, only to find out that the cable doesn’t have any data conductors? Worry not, [Spencer Maroukis] has got you covered with the USB Sleuth Cable Tester!

When you’re at home, using longer USB cables makes perfect sense. But when you’re out and about? Those longer cables can ...

Can a single cable redefine both charging speed and device security? Plugable believes so with its newest lineup of high-wattage, charge-only USB-C cables. As concerns about data theft at public ...

USB-C cables and connectors: these are controversial topics, and rightfully so – I don’t want to pull any punches. I will also show you that things don’t have to be that bad for you, as long as you’re ...

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

You’ve probably heard the term “juice jacking” by now. If not, juice jacking is when you plug a device, like your smartphone, into a public charging station at an airport or other public area. If the ...

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 ...

USB-C has become the ubiquitous standard for computer and phone peripherals, but there are some incredibly common ...

The other day, I encountered another one of those "USB-C is such a mess" rants. Messiness is in the eye of the beholder. But let's look at the facts, and come to some definitive conclusions about ...