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I tested every USB-C cable in my drawer and finally figured out why some are useless

USB-C all looks the same, but testing my cables and ports showed me the true state of things ...

Your phone's USB-C port does a lot more than just charge - Here's what else it can do

A USB-C port can be used to charge other devices and connect to things like headphones, scientific instruments and external ...

Before you buy another USB-C charger, make sure it has this critical (and hidden) spec

Buying a USB-C charger? Learn why wattage isn’t enough and how USB PD PPS, voltage, and compatibility affect fast charging.

Werewolf transformed my old gadgets into USB-C powered ones

The genius of Werewolf’s system is that it doesn’t need to convert voltage — it asks for the power you want. It uses the same ...

Which USB adapters should you actually keep in 2026?

USB adapters with ports for connections you haven't seen in years, like Micro-USB or Apple's Lightning cables, should ...
Cult of Mac

What’s the difference between USB-C and Thunderbolt?

Apple sometimes mixes up connector types among devices, and that might confuse people even more over the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt. The connectors look alike, work similarly and accept ...
Cult of Mac

Affordable adapter adds 5 Ethernet to your MacBook [Review]

★★★★★ This is what you need to bring high-speed wired internet access to your MacBook. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Plugable USBC-E5000 5 Gbps USB-C Ethernet Adapter is as good as having an ...