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 USB cable ...

The tech world has finally coalesced around a charging standard, after years of proprietary adapters and ugly wall-wart power supplies. USB-C is in the process of replacing them. But, in a brilliant ...

Most of us have multiple smart devices at home, most of which accept charging from the universal USB port. In such situations, having USB ports in a power strip can be immensely helpful, especially ...

Try shopping for a USB-C cable and you’ll no doubt be struck by the confusing disparities in cable pricing and performance claims. These are just cables, right? Can they really be that different? At ...

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? If ...

A USB-C cable is a recent type of USB connector that's easier to use and more powerful than older USB types. USB-C cables can be used to quickly charge many popular devices, including the MacBook Pro ...

The modern world runs on USB, also known as Universal Serial Bus. Whether it's the old-school USB-A ports built into hotel lamps or high-powered Thunderbolt powering entire workstations, USB is still ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...