One cable does not fit all.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB ports are in almost every electronic device, from PC desktops and laptops to phones and tablets. Yet, it's unclear what the difference is ...

Those slow USB ports aren't for charging. Use this instead.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you have a compact or mirrorless camera or even a DSLR, it likely has a USB port where you can plug it into your computer or other ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. Have you ever used a public charging station to charge your mobile phone when it runs out of battery? If so, watch out for “juice ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The best offense is a good defense is a proverb that rings true when discussing many subjects, including consumer tech. Protecting our ...

Battery power is one of those things that’s always at a premium, especially when you’re traveling and need to use one of the precious few power outlets at the airport to keep your device charged. This ...

Modern-day cars offer plenty of essential connectivity options, including USB ports for connecting various devices. Although they were once a novelty, multiple USB ports are now standard in many ...

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week warned users to stay away from public USB ports due to malware risks. On Twitter, the Denver FBI office (via CNBC) said that public ...

Connecting two computers with a specific type of Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable allows you to transfer files or other data directly from one machine to another. Transfer speeds are limited to the ...