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Every USB-C cable looks identical, but this tiny chip tells you which ones actually work

E-marker chips should be the one specification you should look out for when buying a USB-C cable.
PC World

How fast can your USB cable move data? Use this formula to find out

Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver ...

I found out why the fastest USB-C cables are painfully short

There's a good reason for why your cable is as long as it is.

USB-C promised to put an end to cable clutter, but there’s a strange quirk that many users have already noticed: if you rotate the connector and plug it back in, it sudden…

Is your USB-C cable acting up? Discover why flipping the plug changes your charging speed and how to spot a faulty cable.
ZDNet

I tested the viral 'tangle-free' USB-C cable, and it's my new travel essential

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Best laptop cooling pads Best flip ...
CNET

What Is USB-C, and What Do All Those Numbers Mean?

Oliver Haslam has been writing about phones, computers, games, and anything else that takes a battery or plugs in for more than he'd like to admit. With a focus on mobile and laptops, Oliver is never ...
Ars Technica

Connecting a desktop PC to USB-C monitor with HDMI for video - will this work?

I have a Dell U2720Q monitor that accepts HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-C. I use USB-C because the monitor acts as a hub for a range of peripherals (keyboard, mouse, webcam, speakers, etc.etc) and ...