Manufacturers often add a fast port and a slow port... but never indicate which is which.

USB-C is one of the most popular types of cable in the world, but this “universal” cable has a few key issues that need to be resolved. From messy USB-C cable types to problematic fast charging, the ...

While it's fantastic that the USB-C governing body is improving the USB spec, the ongoing lack of a strict labeling requirement will make a bad situation worse. Stop us if you've heard this before.

Someone connecting a USB cable to a port on the top of a desktop tower. - KirillovIgor/Shutterstock If you've ever tried to plug a standard USB cord or connector in ...

If you’ve recently struggled with a Windows 11 laptop that refuses to charge via USB-C or won’t recognize connected devices, you’re not alone; 2026 has seen a noticeable uptick in these port failures.

Android Auto is widely available, but just any USB cable won't do to connect your smartphone with your car. It needs to be ...

Apple's iPhone 15 transition to USB-C is good in the long run, but is bound to create consumer confusion in the larger population, thanks mostly to the continued evolution of USB-C connectivity itself ...

Though it's a solution we've mentioned before in the course of troubleshooting various USB and FireWire device issues, it is oft-overlooked and bears repeating: bad cables can be to blame for ...

Saeed Wazir is a South Africa-based journalist with over 15 years of IT experience and a love for reading and writing. He joined Pocket-Lint after writing tech articles for Dot Esports and Screen Rant ...

The USB-C standard has been long touted as a “one port to rule ‘em all” solution. Sure, it’s universal in the sense of the shape of the port. But the capabilities of a USB-C port and cable can vary ...