Connecting two computers with a specific type of Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable allows you to transfer files or other data directly from one machine to another. Transfer speeds are limited to the ...

A good charger is one piece of the puzzle as far as charging your phone is concerned. A shoddy cable can easily ruin your experience, or worse, harm your smartphone. Picking the right cable also takes ...

Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Sarah Witman Sarah Witman is a writer focused on batteries and charging ...

Bertel is a Linux user who likes budget smartphones more than flagships, uses a custom ROM, and gets his apps from F-Droid. When he isn't writing short stories for Android Police, you might find him ...

If you want the best performance, the rule is simple: Avoid USB-A. Don't buy a USB-A charging brick, and don't buy USB-A to USB-C cables for your high-power devices. Stick to a full USB-C ecosystem — ...