The connector that refused to die—and the economics that explain why.

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 ...

Despite the EU's 2024 mandate for USB-C in most consumer electronics, Micro-USB remains common in low-cost and specialized ...

USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables are everywhere, with the type-C gaining . If you’ve ever needed to fast charge anything, from smartphones to tablets, to cameras and even newer laptops, you’ve likely ...

Protect your computer from juice jacking with a data-blocking cable. Standard USB connections can transmit both power and data, and attackers exploit this dual functionality to gain unauthorized ...

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...