Hackaday

Getting Started With USB-C And Common Pitfalls With Charging And Data Transfer

USB-C is one of those things that generally everyone seems to agree on that it is a ‘good thing’, but is it really? In this first part of a series on USB-C, [Andreas Spiess] takes us through the ...

Are all USB-C cables the same? Key points for choosing based on charging, transfer speed, and video output

C cables are not all the same inside, even if the connector shape is identical. The power they can deliver, data transfer ...

240W but slow data transfer? Why choosing a USB-C cable by its 'shape' leads to failure

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CNET

USB 4 Version 2 Doubles Transfer Speed to 80Gbps — even 120Gbps if You Push It

The new data transfer tech could arrive in late 2023, but you'll only get top speeds when you upgrade all cables, peripherals and PCs. A USB-C cable. The industry group behind USB published an update ...
BGR

Not All USB-C Cables Can Transfer Data – Here's How To Tell Which Ones Can

USB Type-C is meant to unify connectors and cable specifications, making it easier to connect devices. But not all cable manufacturers follow the connector's requirements. You can potentially buy ...
PC World

How we test USB-C cables at PCWorld

USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out the good ...
PC World

USB-C chaos, demystified: Know what power and data you’re really getting

Devices with Thunderbolt 5 and USB 4 version 2 are starting to appear. They don't really make things any easier when it comes to USB-C. Our buying guide explains what truly matters. You can easily ...
redsharknews.com

USB isn't straightforward. Here's our guide to make sense of it

USB standards have become, shall we say, a little confusing. And now we have USB 3.2 and USB4 on its way. Leo Waldcock sheds some light on what this all means. We first learned about USB 3.2 in 2017 ...

4 Of The Worst USB-C Cable Brands You Can Buy

If a USB-C cable listing won’t tell you its wattage, consider it a red flag. Here are the brands that keep buyers guessing, ...
BGR

Microsoft Is Testing Faster USB Data Transfer Speeds In Windows 11

Microsoft is now testing support for faster USB transfers with USB4 Version 2.0 specifications in some Windows 11 Insider builds. The feature will unlock the transfer content at up to 80 Gbps over USB ...

USB-C is off the table for Android Fire Sticks unless Amazon steps up

Amazon's newest Fire TV Sticks powered by Vega OS feature USB-C, while Android Fire TV Sticks are stuck with Micro-USB.

What Does It Mean When A USB Port Is Blue?

The color of your USB port can tell you everything you need to know about what the port is capable of, so what does it mean ...