Everyone needs cables, whether you’re looking for a new Lightning cable for your iPhone or iPad, or an extra Micro-USB cable for your Android phone, Bluetooth speaker, or portable hard drive. You ...

USB-C is perhaps the most versatile USB connector of all, but not all cables are made the same. Some support higher wattage ...

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A Mashable Choice Award is a badge of honor, reserved for the absolute best stuff we’ve tested and loved. I have never nerded out so hard over a USB cable the way I am over Winnergear's MicFlip ...

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 ...

Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

Since the advent of smartphones, most phones are usually launched with a micro USB charging port especially budget and mid-range models. But lately, we have seen a shift to the use of the USB Type-C ...

Ever find yourself with a dead smartphone battery, but around a friend with a full charge? Make Magazine shows you how to make your own USB cable that’ll allow you to recharge your phone from another ...

A lightning bolt on a USB port indicates either Thunderbolt compatibility for higher data transfer speeds or fast-charging ...