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Every USB-C cable looks identical, but this tiny chip tells you which ones actually work

E-marker chips should be the one specification you should look out for when buying a USB-C cable.

Grab Anker’s USB-C splitter cable for just $14 before Prime Day ends

This 2-in-1 Anker cable can connect two devices to any USB-C port, whether to charge simultaneously or attach multiple ...

This retractable 100W USB-C cable is the best $10 you’ll spend on Prime Day

Say goodbye to cable coiling. This Baseus retractable 100W USB-C cable is just $10 for Prime Day, matching its lowest ever ...

Can you save money with a USB4 cable over a Thunderbolt 4 one?

The USB-C standard effectively played a nasty trick on us, especially where cables are concerned. That’s because it isn’t ...
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The secret to never tangling your USB cables again

Cliff, The Urban Prepper, shares an efficient organizational method for managing and storing USB cables to prevent tangling ...

Forget Apple’s $29 Cable, This 240W USB-C Cable Does the Same Job for $8

Apple wants $29 for a 240W USB-C cable. This one charges MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, and everything else at the same speed, and ...
CNET

Apple's iPhone 15 USB-C Port Has Me Stoked. But There Are Downsides

Commentary: USB-C's charging and data transfer versatility also brings complications that millions of folks now get to experience firsthand. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...