You don’t need access to fancy test gear to check and fault-find computer data cables. Instead, this simple device will give a quick indication of the status of point-to-point cable wiring; ie, ...

Q: What are the best options for getting all the computer cables under my desk under control? A: If tackling the tangled mess of cables under your desk is a New Year’s resolution, the key is strategic ...

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 ...

SATA is an abbreviation for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment which is an IDE standard. It is a data access standard interface in modern computers used to transfer data at high rates via compact ...

The tech-obsessed Internet had a big laugh at the expense of the USB Implementers Forum in March, when the organization announced a new USB-C naming scheme that made the format more confusing than it ...

The dirty secret of USB-C: Why your 'fast' cable transfers files like it's 2005 ...

You plug it in, your laptop charges, and that's usually the end of the story. Still, a lot of people eventually notice the same detail: a chunky cylinder sitting somewhere along the charging cable, ...

This article was updated March 31, 2023. It was originally published Jan. 8, 2016. Engineers and designers who don’t regularly work with CAT data of cables, and even some that do, can get confused ...

The 8-in-1 Full-featured magnetic USB-C charging cable, also known as xCool TheOne Cable, is designed to simplify and streamline your tech usage across various devices, making it an essential addition ...