Turn one port into five with Anker’s USB-C Hub, currently 25% off
I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t have a productive desk setup without a USB-C hub because my laptop just doesn’t have enough ports on it. The Anker 332 USB-C Hub is a great…
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Grab two 6-foot USB-C fast-charging cables for the price of a fancy coffee
Don’t you hate being tethered to whatever socket your phone is charging from? Well, let’s change that because this two-cable bundle from INIU features USB-C to C fast charging cables that are 6 feet long…
The confusing world of USB-C charging, explained
USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a charging socket for battery-powered devices — this should finally make everything simple: One socket,…
Get HP’s laptop-charging USB-C monitor for an absurdly low $130
One of the coolest things about USB-C tech is its ability to output standard video, and combine it with charging and data for a single-cable solution when you plug your laptop into a monitor. Alas,…
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…
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…