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A USB-C connection can charge devices up to 20 times faster than basic USB, depending on the USB protocol built into the device you're charging.

Some cables with USB-C connectors can carry data, video, and networking traffic while also supplying low-wattage power to USB devices if they have a USB Type A connector on the other end.

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Not all USB cables are created equal -- some can't even transfer data. A lot of the ones stashed in your drawer might only be for charging. How can you tell?