Many other makers of USB-C devices also throw in a cable—even bargain-basement items like an $8 UV light I recently purchased. The bottom line is that I’ve ended up with way more USB-C cables ...

USB 1.0 cables should max out at approximately 9 feet. In the case of USB 2.0 cables, it's typically recommended that they don't exceed about 16 feet, which is likely more than enough length to ...

Apple changed the charging port from Lightning to USB-C with the iPhone 15. A USB-C charging cable comes in the box, but upgraders to the iPhone 15, iPhone 16, or iPhone 16e may need to purchase a ...

Similarly, Mini-USB cables are still needed for some older cameras and storage devices. Of course, you probably don't need to keep more than one of each type, since you won't use them often.

The Anker PowerLine Micro-USB (3ft) cable has sturdy plastic housings that are the perfect size and shape to grip firmly—the best way to avoid breakage—while you’re plugging and unplugging ...

Fortunately, we've rounded up the very best USB-C cables you can buy for your new iPhone, with ZDNET's top pick being the Anker Powerline III USB-C for USB 2.0 and the Monoprice AtlasFlex for USB 3.2.

Can we talk about the cables in our lives? I’ll start: I have a circa-2020 iPhone, which features a Lightning port for charging. My monitor, laptop, and e-reader all have ports for USB-C, the ...

Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver ...