USB-A, or USB Type A, is the original flat and rectangular connector that no one could ever figure out how to plug in ...

If you've got a drawer full of USB cables, you're probably aware they're not all the same, so how should you make sure you're ...

Swapping GND and Vbus weren’t the only problem – the SuperSpeed wires were missing, meaning this was effectively only a USB 2 cable with a Type-C connector. The resistor required by USB spec ...

If you want to use the highest USB speed, it is best to use certified cables. However, they are often not clearly labeled.

The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has rolled out updated logos that ditch the perplexing nomenclature, according to a ...

Fear not, for basic iPhone charging most USB-C cables will be fine. But some are finer than others. Macs use Thunderbolt cables that have the same Type-C connector as USB-C so look the same but ...

Lightning is one end of the cable, with USB Type A at the other. Introduced in 2012 with the iPhone 5 and new iPods, Lightning superseded the 30-pin dock connector that dates back to 2001.

There are exceptions, however, so a few of the cables recommended below have been tested by us but don’t have the MFi stamp of approval. These are clearly marked. iPhone 15 and USB-C iPad users ...