As interacting with USB devices is a daily affair for most people, USB problems are inevitable. Here are some common ...

USB Device Tree Viewer showed me why identical USB-C cables behave differently.

USB-C is one of the most popular types of cable in the world, but this “universal” cable has a few key issues that need to be resolved. From messy USB-C cable types to problematic fast charging, the ...

Someone connecting a USB cable to a port on the top of a desktop tower. - KirillovIgor/Shutterstock If you've ever tried to plug a standard USB cord or connector in ...

Apple's iPhone 15 transition to USB-C is good in the long run, but is bound to create consumer confusion in the larger population, thanks mostly to the continued evolution of USB-C connectivity itself ...

While it's fantastic that the USB-C governing body is improving the USB spec, the ongoing lack of a strict labeling requirement will make a bad situation worse. Stop us if you've heard this before.

My USB-C problem grows by the day.

We’ve all been bitten before by USB cables which were flaky, built for only charging, or just plain broken. With the increased conductor count and complexity of USB Type C, there are many more ways ...

I have a problem with USB 3 and am out of ideas. I have a USB 3.1 hub with a bunch of devices plugged into it including my keyboard. When I copy files from the laptop to an SD card (even at USB 2 ...

The USB-C standard has been long touted as a “one port to rule ‘em all” solution. Sure, it’s universal in the sense of the shape of the port. But the capabilities of a USB-C port and cable can vary ...