In the early days of personal computing a parallel printer cable could refer to any of a wide range of cables that connected a computer and a printer. Over time, standards were established or adopted, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The introduction of USB Type-C in 2014 was a welcome change for consumer technology. Users had grown frustrated with the confusing mess of ...

Q Some USB cables have a bump on one end and others don’t. What does the bump do, and can I use bump and bumpless cables interchangeably? A The bump is mostly likely the cylindrical ferrite bead ...

Q. Some U.S.B. cables have a bump on one end and others don’t. What does the bump do, and can I use bump and bumpless cables interchangeably? A. The bump is mostly likely the cylindrical ferrite bead ...

USB Type-C cables are great because they’re reversible and support the latest, fastest USB spec, but some cables are so poorly made they can ruin your expensive hardware. Here are a few tips for ...