I only buy Thunderbolt 4 cables now, because USB-C cables aren't made equal. These are the key differences to watch out for.

Two identical USB-C cables can charge at wildly different speeds, and that’s the problem.

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UGR Tech Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive plugs into your new Mac or iPad but it can also be used with devices that still have an old full-size USB port. It’s a low-cost flash drive so I ...

The USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 standard supports up to two lanes of 10 Gbps, with theoretical top speeds up to 20 Gbps, which is twice ...

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: USB-C is confusing. A USB-C port or cable can support a range of speeds, power capabilities, and other features, depending on the specification used.

Lexar has introduced the Lexar JumpDrive D500, a new high-speed solid-state USB drive featuring both USB Type A and USB Type C connectors with super-fast ...