In the last 14 years, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) has become the standard interface to connect devices to a computer. Whether it’s an external hard drive, a camera, the mouse, a printer, or a ...

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 ...

I only buy Thunderbolt 4 cables now, because USB-C cables aren't made equal. These are the key differences to watch out for.

USB-C cables were designed to support multi-lane operation, with USB 3.1 Gen 2 supporting up to 10Gbps using two lanes (5Gbps per lane). With USB 3.2, that rate doubles, allowing up to 10Gbps data ...

In theory, all USB-C cables should be the same: that’s the whole point of having a standard. In practice, there are different versions of the standard. More worryingly, many cables being sold as USB-C ...

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 ...

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The USB 3.0 Promoter Group on Tuesday announced an incremental update to the USB standard that'll ...

USB gadgets go far past mice and keyboards now. Share in my 12 all-time hits that deliver power and video straight from your computer.

USB-C has long been touted as the universal standard that will save us all, a single port that can charge your phone, your laptop, your tablet, your Bluetooth speaker, and even your Nintendo console, ...

This story has been updated. When Don Stovicek set out to buy a fast USB 3.0 flash drive, he discovered that the advertised speeds fell well below even USB 2.0’s official capabilities. The now-aging ...