Best USB-C power adapters for your iPhone
If you’ve ordered a new iPhone recently, you’ll notice that the box is a whole lot slimmer than in previous years. That’s because the bulkiest accessory is gone: the power adapter. Apple has removed the…
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The simple secret to buying the best iPhone 15 USB-C charger
With the iPhone 15 adopting USB-C, you’re probably wondering what’s the “best USB-C charger” to pair with your new phone for the fastest charging. The good news for iPhone 15 chargers (unlike Samsung Galaxy owners)…
Monoprice 12-in-1 USB-C Dock (VGA) review: Not worth it
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact form factor; fits easily in a gear bag One of the few USB-C hubs with VGA support Cons Inability to connect at required performance levels Streaming performance stuttered…
Apple Thunderbolt Display requires native Thunderbolt, not just USB-C
Apple made its popular Apple Thunderbolt Display from 2011 to 2016–we still get questions about using the display eight years after it was discontinued. Even though the Thunderbolt Display used an older Thunderbolt standard, it…
How we test USB-C cables at PCWorld
USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out…
Don’t buy these dangerous USB-C accessories
If you’ve ever toppled your phone, tablet, or laptop by tripping over the power cable, you probably wondered why, oh why, the connector tip doesn’t have a magnetic safety release such as what Apple has…
Satechi 145W USB-C 4-Port GaN Travel Charger review: Plenty of power on the go
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful Good design Several adapters Four charging ports Our Verdict The Satechi 145 W USB-C Gan Travel Charger makes life easier when traveling. You can replace all your chargers…
Best USB-C charging cables for iPhone, iPad and Mac
USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formats but they all have the same reversible connector at the end. By the end of 2023, most…
This USB-C dock turns your MacBook Air into a MacBook Pro for just $16
Whether you have a MacBook Air or a Mac mini, you can always use more ports. And today’s deal turns one port into seven with this ultra-portable dock on sale for a whopping 60 percent…
Satechi USB-C Multiport 8K dock review: A pint-sized powerhouse
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast standards on every port Four USB-C data ports with three at 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) 8K video output (up to 30Hz) 85W of passthrough power over USB-C…