USB-C cables get no respect. Most people shop for the lowest-priced cable and call it a day under the assumption that they are all the same. They’re not though, and here’s how I weed out the ...

Many SMD components, including some USB C ports, have their terminals under the component. When installed, the pins are totally hidden. So, how do you solder or unsolder them? That’s the prob… ...

Apple finally switched to the USB-C port with the iPhone 15 series at its Wonderlust event.While having a ubiquitous port for all phones (and most other gadgets) is a good thing, there is a dire ...

Two simple USB inventions provide an easy way to test USB cables and chargers, ensuring they are functioning properly. The first invention uses a small plastic ball and a USB female connector to ...

If you spend money for iFixit’s $250 kit, it’ll come with an iFixit-designed 55 watt-hour battery that helps turn the iron into a portable soldering station.Its two USB-C outputs provide 100W ...

Cut the USB cable or cables you wish to splice at the designed length using a wire cutter. Cut a 1-inch section of the plastic sheathing from the end of each wire segment using a razor blade.

The USB Implementers Forum has a logo that manufacturers can use on packaging, but that’s often useless later on when you’re searching for a specific USB-C cable in your box of cables. I’ve ...

All Thunderbolt ports and cables since Thunderbolt 3 was launched have also been USB Type-C cables, but the same isn't true in reverse. You can use a Thunderbolt 3, 4, ...

The most expensive USB-C cable on Amazon that also has a customer rating is the Pacroban 8K 2.1 USB-C Fiber Optic cable.You might expect this cable to do everything you could possibly need, but it ...

As rumored, Apple’s Beats brand is making a foray into another new product category: USB-C cables. The company has announced its “first-ever collection of reinforced charging cables in an ...

I’m done with Apple’s USB-C charging cables. Here’s what I’m buying instead. The new Beats USB-C cables are the same price but longer, sturdier, and more colorful.