Modern Type-C cables require active chips in short lengths to get full speed and feature set.

Not all USB-C cables can transfer data or support fast charging speeds. Here's how to identify which cable is right for you ...

Have you ever plugged a fast-charging-capable device, like a smartphone, into a USB-C cable that only charges slowly? It happens to the best of us. It's because, although the USB Type-C standard ...

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 ...

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shopping for USB-C cables seems like it should be a piece of cake. After all, this connector type was invented specifically to streamline all ...

While Apple's cables work well with their products, the brand charges a hefty premium. Here are some great alternatives that offer better features and prices.

I used to think USB cables were simple. If the connector fits into my device, then surely the cable would work the same as ...

I have a drawer full of USB cables and every time I want to connect a device, I have to try them out. USB-C was supposed to simplify things: One cable for everything, that was the promise. In practice ...

USB cables may look the same and serve the same basic functions, but some will support fast charging and others won't. Here's ...