The USB standard is touted for its ability to connect devices of all types with uniform consistency, however it's not quite ...

Old USb cable old charger=USB phone charger! You’re a road warrior-complete with laptop, but your cell phone is running out of power. You need it on, but there’s not a power outlet in sight. What do ...

The new rules aim to cut down on waste and provide savings for consumers by letting them use a single charger for various portable electronic devices. After many years of discussion, a universal ...

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USB Type-C remains a versatile port with a ton of potential, but the fact that different Type-C ports have different capabilities is still a sticking point. Especially in laptops and desktops, it’s ...

USB-C ports were supposed to bring universal charging, but the last time PCWorld dove into it, the results were pretty dismal. Google’s second-generation Chromebook Pixel and Apple’s original 12-inch ...

Interested in USB-C chargers and charging? Here’s the sequel to this story that shows the world has indeed changed. We’re here to tell you about the second way USB-C is great for technology. You ...

The best standards grow with technology. Standards consider and then reflect the increasing complexity of an industry, while maintaining support for already established practices. The USB port is an ...