What does a USB port's 'EPR' actually mean?

There are lots of abbreviations and standards surrounding USB ports, and EPR is one of them. Here's what it means and ...

You can plug a USB-C cable into a regular USB port with this $8 gadget

Struggles with incompatible ports? Discover the simple $8 adapter that lets you plug USB-C cables into USB-A ports for data ...

Why Some USB Ports Charge So Much Slower Than Others

Sometimes, it's a limitation of the physical hardware or USB specification, while in other cases a manufacturer may implement ...

Can a USB-C laptop charger work for your smartphone? What you need to know before you try it

Have you ever wondered if the big charger that powers your laptop can also fill up your phone’s battery? USB-C and Power ...

MagSafe Monday: The Zens USB-C Pro 3 cable charges your MacBook and your entire Apple setup at the same time

A single USB C cable that powers your MacBook while wirelessly charging your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch. A smart travel ...

Why is my USB port orange? I learned what every color really means, and it's wild

Teal: Just like blue, but denoted as USB 3.1, supporting faster transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Red: These are the newest and fastest devices available, categorized as USB 3.1 Generation 2 and USB 3 ...

Your USB-C cables aren’t broken. This $14 tester reveals what’s really going on

Which USB-C cable can do what? It's often not that easy to find out. A clever cable tester helps to sort cables according to ...
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The iPhone Is Finally Getting USB-C. Here’s What That Means

The first devices with the USB-C charging port arrived in 2015. Now, USB-C is everywhere—Android phones, laptops, wireless earbuds, mirrorless cameras, gaming consoles, PC monitors, and even electric ...