The main determinate of a USB’s data transfer speed is the USB standard it supports. For example, a cable that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 is capable of data transfer speeds up to a maximum 10Gbps.

Let’s be clear – it’s not enough to have USB-C to USB-C cables. There’s a lot of cables that we might want to acquire for our day-to-day use, perhaps, for a transition perio… ...

Although USB-C cables look similar, they’re not one-size-fits-all. We have recommendations for every situation.

Plugable, a leading innovator in docking solutions and connectivity products, today announced the launch of three new charge-only data blocking USB-C cables ...

If it's a USB-A to USB-C or Micro-B cable, try connecting your smartphone or camera to a computer — you'll know instantly if it's a cable that can accommodate data transfer.

I have a 10 foot USB extension cable on my 2.1ah 5v Apple USB charger for my iPad mini retina. Would using the extension cable have a noticeable impact on charging times or is it inconsequential?

A USB extension cable enables convenient access to USB thumb drives even when your computer's USB port is tightly cluttered with other devices or reside in an inconvenient location.

The latest USB protocol, version 4, provides a data transfer rate of up to 40 gigabits per second, depending on the rating of the cable.

Optimum data transfer speeds require that you determine which USB standard (USB 2.0, 3.2 or 4) is being used by the two devices and match them with a cable that will properly communicate with them ...

Here's how to tell if your USB cables contain hidden malicious hardware and are sending your data to hackers.

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?