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I’ve started labeling my USB cables, and you should too

For example, you don’t need to write “USB-C to USB-C” on a label if you can see that it is already that type of wire. This ...

What Does USB4 2.0 Actually Mean And Do Your Devices Really Need It?

USB4 Version 2.0 supports up to 80 Gbps speeds and full USB-C compatibility, but most devices today still don’t use it, so you may not need it just yet.
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What Does A Lightning Bolt On USB Port Mean?

First introduced in 1996, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) format was developed to replace the array of proprietary cables and connectors used by devices to connect to personal computers of the era. In ...
PC World

How to tell if your USB cable is hiding malicious hacker hardware

We expect USB-C cables to perform a specific task: transferring either data or files between devices. We give little more thought to the matter, but malicious USB-C cables can do much more than what ...
TechSpot

A USB-C cable can hide a lot of malicious hardware, CT scan shows

Why it matters: A simple search on Amazon or any other online retailer will show that consumers have a wide selection of USB-C cables, with options ranging from just a few dollars to over $100. The ...