If you've ever wondered why so many gadgets made before the mid-2010s used the slim, tapered Micro-USB connector, and why almost everything today has moved to the oval-shaped USB-C port, the answer ...

Universal Serial Bus (or USB) is a versatile interface that's used in all sorts of devices — from smartphones to lifestyle products — to deliver data, power, and video signals. Most commonly, we see ...

Aftermarket Micro USB cables have traditionally had a lot of problems. Sometimes they’re not properly insulated, so after just a little bit of use you get wire breaks, and then, a defective micro USB ...

The convenience of online shopping from major retailers means that it can be easy to impulse purchase gadgets without looking too closely at the details. When they arrive, you might find that they're ...

It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years ...

As new tech continues to favor USB-C ports over regular ol’ USB ports, an adapter is more crucial than ever. That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite picks of hubs, adapters and dongles to keep you ...

As I will likely continue repeating until the heat death of the universe, life would be great if everything used USB-C. Sadly, everything doesn’t use USB-C, which is why I have to carry around a ...

USB has evolved significantly since it was first introduced in 1996. Even among the devices you own, you'll likely notice several different USB connectors. Two of the most common types are Micro USB ...