The USB-C standard has been long touted as a “one port to rule ‘em all” solution. Sure, it’s universal in the sense of the shape of the port. But the capabilities of a USB-C port and cable can vary ...

Accessory maker Plugable just launched a collection of USB-C data-blocker charging cables. The cables transfer only power, not data, and therefore prevent “juice jacking” attacks at public charging ...

Try shopping for a USB-C cable and you’ll no doubt be struck by the confusing disparities in cable pricing and performance claims. These are just cables, right? Can they really be that different? At ...

Q: If USB-C is a connection standard, what do the expensive cables do for me over the cheap ones? A: Apple recently announced that they’ve switched the iPhone from their proprietary Lightning ...

We expect USB-C cables to perform a specific task: transferring either data or files between devices. We give little more thought to the matter, but malicious USB-C cables can do much more than what ...

Now available in a new length, the OWC Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) cable isn’t new—per se—it’s just longer. The new 2-meter cable option is still fully certified and capable of fast transfer speeds. Users ...

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Amazon Basics cables rarely see discounts this deep outside of major sales events. Amazon Basics USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Male ...