What does a blue USB port mean? I learned the truth behind all the colors, and it's wild

What does a blue USB port mean? I learned the truth behind all the colors, and it's wild ...
Tidbits

USBefuddled: Untangling the Rat’s Nest of USB-C Standards and Cables

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 ...
The New York Times

The Best USB-C Cables and Adapters

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jared Newman After a new round of testing, we’ve added fresh picks. Buying a ...
SlashGear

Are All USB-C Cables The Same? What You Need To Know Before You Buy

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The introduction of USB Type-C in 2014 was a welcome change for consumer technology. Users had grown frustrated with the confusing mess of ...
EDN

USB Pinout, Wiring and How It Works

The easiest way to connect computer peripherals is through a Universal Serial Bus (USB). The USB is a plug-and-play interface between the PC and the peripherals. The main advantage of USB is that the ...
Cult of Mac

How (and why) to make your own power-only USB cable

USB is dirty. Just like you’d never stick your body parts into a mysterious public hole, neither should you plug your iPhone into a public charging station. iOS is pretty good at rejecting unknown ...
Hosted on MSN

Best USB-C Cables

With the universal adoption of USB-C across phones, laptops, and tablets, having the right cable is just as important as having the right brick. However, not all USB-C cables are the same; some are ...