Free Mac app WhatCable helps users identify what USB-C cables can do

USB-C cables look identical but behave differently. WhatCable shows Mac users exactly what each cable supports.
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Your laptop's USB port is probably slower than advertised — here's how to verify it

Manufacturers often add a fast port and a slow port... but never indicate which is which.
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Three potential problems about USB-C you must know

Clearly, USB Type-C is here to stay in the future. Nevertheless, acquiring the future is not always painless, and USB-C certainly has many issues. Here are a couple of things that every USB-C user ...
EDN

5 problems USB-C needs to overcome

USB-C is one of the most popular types of cable in the world, but this “universal” cable has a few key issues that need to be resolved. From messy USB-C cable types to problematic fast charging, the ...
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USB-C Solved The Biggest Problems The Creator Had With USB Connectors

Someone connecting a USB cable to a port on the top of a desktop tower. - KirillovIgor/Shutterstock If you've ever tried to plug a standard USB cord or connector in ...
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Should you fear your USB cable?

When his parents denied him a Super NES, he got mad. When they traded a prize Sega Genesis for a 2400 baud modem, he got even. Years of Internet shareware, eBay'd possessions and video game testing ...
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This innocent-looking USB cable is a tiny nightmare

If someone hands you a cable, make sure you double-check.