Why your fraying USB cables are a problem
Even if you’ve done a great job looking after your devices, chances are you will have a few much-loved USB cables that look worse for wear. Fraying or breaking cables will mostly work when you…
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Score this 2-pack of 100W USB-C cables for just $8 right now
Is there such a thing as having too many charging cables? I don’t think so! In fact, given how fast today’s power banks and charging plugs have gotten, it’s probably time to upgrade your cables.…
OWC’s new optical cables offer up to 15 feet of Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
OWC has unveiled a couple of new cables for those users in production setups that rely on Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. What makes the USB4 40Gb/s Active Optical Cable different from other Thunderbolt 4 cables is…
How to fix kinked and broken cables in no time
Countless cables are used in the home — whether for charging smartphones, transferring data, or connecting audio systems. However, frequent use and regular bending can quickly lead to unsightly kinks or even damage to sensitive…
Get two fast-charging 100W USB-C cables for just $15 right now
If you’re like me, not a day goes by where you haven’t plugged in at least one gadget or device for a quick recharge. If your charge times are slow even though you have fast…
Investigators think a Chinese ship purposefully cut critical data cables
European investigators are saying that a Chinese commercial ship purposefully dragged its anchor in order to slash through two critical data cables, according to the The Wall Street Journal. The Chinese ship had recently departed…
Get two Anker USB-C chargers with cables for not even $13 right now
Is it possible to have enough chargers? I don’t think so! I know how often I’m looking for one only for them to have vanished into nothing (and somehow reappear hours later). You can never…
Best Lightning Cables for iPhone 2024
Lightning ports were once ubiquitous across Apple’s iPhone and iPad line-up. Apple is switching to USB-C ports for its iPads and from the iPhone 15 family, the Lightning port is now replaced by USB-C. But…
Snag a pair of 6-feet Anker USB-C cables for just $9 on Amazon
We all need reliable cables to keep our devices charged and connected, right? That’s why I’m particularly happy to see Anker’s two-pack of USB-C to USB-C cables on sale at Amazon. If you’re a Prime…
Thunderbolt 5 cables are here! But only one is worth buying right now
A Thunderbolt 5 cable has finally appeared, even before Thunderbolt 5 docks have begun shipping. Cable Matters is now advertising several “Intel Certified” Thunderbolt 5 cables capable of 120Gbps—but only one is worth buying, eventually.…