If you've ever wondered why so many gadgets made before the mid-2010s used the slim, tapered Micro-USB connector, and why almost everything today has moved to the oval-shaped USB-C port, the answer ...

The “WD My Passport, Works with USB-C” offers a ton of capacity for a small outlay compared to SSDs. It’s also easily fast enough for streaming and background backup. The only caveat is that it’s not ...

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We scoff at micro-USB today, but it was the best connector ever made – at least until USB Type-C, aka USB-C showed up. We’re more than ready to wave goodbye to it, but it does deserve a look back at ...

USB-C has emerged as the de facto standardized charging and data cable connector. Why did this take place, and what are the ...

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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 ...

The convenience of online shopping from major retailers means that it can be easy to impulse purchase gadgets without looking too closely at the details. When they arrive, you might find that they're ...

Update March 9th 2015: Apple has confirmed its radical new MacBook will be the first mass market device to fit USB Type-C. Just one port will single-handedly replace the power, video and data ports, ...