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USB-C is such a convenient port because it can literally do it all: transfer data, charge your device, connect to external monitors, and even act as a headphone jack replacement with USB-C audio. But ...

It wasn't too many years ago you needed a backpack to carry a laptop charger. They were huge, got hot and came with thick, permanently attached, messy cords. That's no longer the case, thanks in large ...

The USB-C port has become nearly omnipresent, in part because it isn't limited to charging and data transfer, at least if you ...

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 ...

USB-C is pitched as a panacea for all your computer and gadget connection woes because it can be used as a charging port, to carry data and video, and more. It has replaced most of the connectors on ...

I never expected a small change like a new port to cause so much confusion in the Apple user base, but the debut of the iPhone 15 proved me wrong, making CarPlay a huge mess for customers of the ...

Learn how to enable USB-C charging on Windows 11 laptops in 6 quick steps. Update drivers, BIOS, and use the right port for ...

Apple's replacement of the charging port on the iPhone 15 with USB-C will require some user charging changes, but your old AC adapters, batteries, and cables aren't trash. Here's what you need to know ...

Apple, an early adopter of USB-A and USB-C connectors, will likely be forced to phase out Lightning over the next two years. Here's why, and what's likely to happen along the way. For decades, Apple ...

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...