Hackaday

All About USB-C: Cable Types

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 ...

Every Major USB-C Cable Brand Ranked Worst To Best

All of these USB-C cable brands are worth buying, but because the devil is in the details, some brands have managed to ...

4 of the worst USB-C cable brands you can buy

If a USB-C cable listing won't tell you its wattage, consider it a red flag. Here are the brands that keep buyers guessing, ...

Even though everything has been unified to USB-C, why is choosing a cable so difficult? ── The pitfalls of different standards for charging, video, and transfer spee…

Smartphones, laptops, tablets, digital cameras, external SSDs, and mobile batteries.While different terminals were once used ...
SlashGear

Are Expensive USB-C Cables Worth It? Why They Cost So Much

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shopping for USB-C cables seems like it should be a piece of cake. After all, this connector type was invented specifically to streamline all ...

Even though it's the same USB-C, it doesn't display or charging is slow. 3 specifications to check before buying

"I plugged in the USB Type-C cable, but it doesn't display on the monitor" or "My laptop charges slowly." Even though the connector shape is the same, it sometimes doesn't perform as expected.The ...
Business Wire

USB-IF Announces New Certified USB Type-C® Cable Power Rating Logos

USB-IF establishes new Certified USB Type-C® Cable Logos to display cable power capabilities in watts, clearly indicating support for 60W or 240W as defined by the USB Power Delivery 3.1 Specification ...
notebookcheck

CES 2024 | Labeling: What USB-C cables should look like

At CES Las Vegas, the USB Implementers Forum (USB IF) recently showcased modern USB cables that were correctly labeled for the first time. A correctly labeled USB Type C cable was used as part of a ...
Tidbits

USBefuddled: Untangling the Rat’s Nest of USB-C Standards and Cables

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...
Hackaday

All About USB-C: Illegal Adapters

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 ...

I never knew what the C in USB-C meant until now

USB-C has become a significant part of our daily lives, and not everyone knows what the 'C' may stand for.
Ars Technica

Strange question: are USB cables with male A-type connectors on both ends "a thing"?

Subject line says it all. I'm looking to connect an Xbox Series S/X controller to my PC via USB cable, and have a USB-A female/USB-C male adapter, but I'm trying to remember whether I would also have ...