Universal Serial Bus, or USB, has been the most common interface for connecting devices to computers for over two decades. Whether you’re charging a phone, transferring files, or connecting a mouse or ...

Following the removal of chargers, the smartphone industry is starting to omit the USB cable from new phone boxes, led by models like the Sony Xperia 10 VII. Manufacturers cite reduced e-waste and ...

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 ...

That’s because many cars rely on a USB-A port to enable CarPlay. Wireless CarPlay adapters offer a way out of the wired experience, but charging while driving is also important. Unfortunately, Apple ...

Update 7/8/25: Updated article to make it clear that the VPN gateway was not compromised or exploited as part of this attack. An ongoing outage at IT giant Ingram Micro is caused by a SafePay ...

If you use an Android phone, you can now wirelessly access your device's storage directly from File Explorer on Windows 11, with no cables required. Traditionally, transferring files from your phone ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With nearly every tech gadget you buy, whether it's a smartphone, headphones, printer, or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, you receive a USB ...

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It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years ...