I remember being envious of my friends with iPhones. Before the Lightning cable’s debut in 2012, I’d never experienced such a feeling. Apple’s 30-pin connector was proprietary and a little finicky. In ...

As the world of electronic gadgetry made the switch from micro USB to USB-C as the charging port of choice, many of us kept both of the required cables handy. But it’s fair to say that these days a ...

Simplify your life and upgrade your tech setup. We've rounded up the 10 most useful USB gadgets you can find on Amazon for ...

If you're anything like me, you probably have a pile of old USB flash drives stashed away in a closet somewhere. Despite using the antiquated USB-A port standard, you can connect your old flash drive ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The USB-C connector has seen mass adoption over the past decade, and is now found on nearly every device from expensive phones and laptops to ...

In the six months that have passed after the last USB-C article has been released, I have thought up a bunch of ways that these articles could have been improved. It’s, of course, normal to have such ...

It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter.She has more than 13 years ...

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...

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

Apple has launched its latest lineup of iPhone 15 phones, but in addition to the upgrades, it made a major change, ditching the Lightning connector that has been a staple since 2012’s iPhone 5 in ...

I just spent yet another international trip cursing the USB-C Port on my Pixel 2 as I tried to charge it on the plane, use the 3.5mm adapter, and transfer photos to my laptop. The USB port has been so ...