Due to stock issues with our previous top pick, the SanDisk Extreme Pro USB 3.2 (128 GB) is our new top pick. September 2024 Even as cloud storage and wireless file transfers become more common ...

If you’ve been following along our USB-C saga, you know that the CC wire in the USB-C cables is used for communications and polarity detection. However, what’s not as widely known is that ...

but with more data lines to hit USB 3.0 speeds. It’ll do 5Gbps and is fine for hard drives and SATA (internally) SSDs. Micro-B cables are generally Type-A on the PC end. USB 3 Type-B is the ...

USB-C is becoming increasingly important in our lives, as almost every smartphone uses the technology for charging. Many computer makers are now deciding to add USB-C ports to their Windows 11/10 ...

Micro USB was once the connector of choice for applications where USB-A was too big, but now USB-C has come to dominate all. It’s becoming standard across the board for many peripherals ...

USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables are everywhere. If you’ve ever needed to fast charge anything, from smartphones to tablets, to cameras and even newer laptops, you’ve likely needed to use one.

Most of the legacy (and even some modern-day) USB peripherals use the larger USB Type-A connector, and they might outnumber the ones that have already transitioned to USB-C. Thankfully ...

USB-C is the one connection to rule them all — literally, in many cases, thanks to a recent law passed by the European Parliament. Its popularity has made USB-C a common sight on new monitors. A ...

A device that transfers power to smartphones, tablets and myriad portable devices. USB chargers plug into an AC outlet and provide a USB Type A or Type C socket to cable DC power to the device.

Whether your desktop PC lacks a Wi-Fi card or you’re looking to upgrade the Wi-Fi on your laptop, one of the easiest ways to get connected is using a USB Wi-Fi adapter. These nifty little ...

Luckily, USB Power Delivery (USB PD) is a universal charging specification that allows you to sidestep the fragmented phone charger market altogether. Here’s everything that you need to know ...