Hackaday

All About USB-C: Cable Types

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 ...
Commercial Integrator

Why USB-C Is Reshaping Professional AV

USB-C is simplifying AV connectivity with a seamless one-cable experience, but varying cable capabilities can create hidden ...
AppleInsider

Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C - everything you need to know about every version of USB

USB has been around for decades, and the sheer number of USB and Thunderbolt versions in 2025 can be bewildering. Here's what you need to know about USB 3, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, and ...
Tidbits

USBefuddled: Untangling the Rat’s Nest of USB-C Standards and Cables

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...
MUO on MSN

Your laptop's USB port is probably slower than advertised — here's how to verify it

Manufacturers often add a fast port and a slow port... but never indicate which is which.
Hackaday

All About USB-C: Illegal Adapters

Let’s be clear – it’s not enough to have USB-C to USB-C cables. There’s a lot of cables that we might want to acquire for our day-to-day use, perhaps, for a transition period while we still own some ...

Why USB-C Ports Aren't Color-Coded (But USB-A Ports Are)

USB-A ports are painted just about every color in the rainbow, denoting the different generations and data transfer speeds ...
SlashGear

3 Things You Should Only Plug Into Your Computer's USB 3.0 Port (And One Thing You Shouldn't)

Nothing is more confusing in the tech world than USB. First, there's understanding every USB port symbol and icon. Some USB ports are orange and some USB ports have lightning bolts. That's before we ...
Tidbits

USB Simplifies Branding but Reintroduces Active Cables

Every time the USB Implementers Forum posted a new set of logos describing ever more USB speeds, electrical power possibilities, and display parameters, it resulted in an outpouring of confusion, ...
ZDNet

This unique USB-C cable powers three devices at once, and it's my new favorite

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
Android Police

Ugreen's USB 3.0 Switch review: Sharing made simple

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...
Electronic Design

USB 3.0 Physical Layer Measurements

If your company is at the forefront of the PC industry, by now you are probably aware that USB 3.0 is here. Controller chips are starting to ship, and you are already dealing with design issues around ...