If you’ve been following along our USB-C saga, you know that the CC wire in the USB-C cables is used for communications and polarity detection. However, what’s not as widely known is that there are ...

USB-C rules clarified with the 3.3 ft Thunderbolt 5 limit, helping you avoid slow displays and unstable docks. Covers 240W charging and 80 Gbps ...

Is there any reason I can’t run USB-C cables in a wall with an adapter on the end for HDMI on the TV side? I’m building a small office/gym building. It’s that time where i need to run some cables.

Continuously purchasing new cables to meet changing demands can increase costs and cut into your business' profits. You can cut and splice your own universal serial bus, or USB, cables to meet the ...

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 ...

USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out the good ...

Try shopping for a USB-C cable and you’ll no doubt be struck by the confusing disparities in cable pricing and performance claims. These are just cables, right? Can they really be that different? At ...

When you need one cable to rule them all, the Cable Matters USB4 cable is the professional choice. This cable is fully certified to handle 40Gbps data transfer speeds and 8K video output. This makes ...

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...