Universal Serial Bus, or USB, has been the most common interface for connecting devices to computers for over two decades. Whether you’re charging a phone, transferring files, or connecting a mouse or ...
A solid printer is an important part of any office, whether you're printing letters to clients or sending memos to employees. If your new printer didn't come with a USB cable, don't fret – any ...
I hate cable messes but my job practically requires me to live in an eternal tangle of cables, wires, and an impossible-to-manage proprietary and universal charging hell. USB-C made a lot of things ...
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The USB-C standard has been long touted as a “one port to rule ‘em all” solution. Sure, it’s universal in the sense of the shape of the port. But the capabilities of a USB-C port and cable can vary ...
One cable does not fit all.
I wanted them gone, but now I miss them.
The easiest method to check if a USB cable supports fast charging is to connect it to your smartphone and wait for a few minutes to track the charging speed. Another method to verify the fast charging ...
Now even your USB-C and Lightning cables can spy on you. Hak5 has begun selling USB-C and USB-A cables that yes, work as cables—but they can also be used hack your laptop, tablet, or phone remotely.