When it first launched in 2014, USB-C was supposed to fix a lot of problems with the way people connect personal tech. Hailed as one connection to rule them all, it was developed to handle power, data ...

This week we're having a look at some devices and technologies that you may well be using for the first time. If not because you got a brand new smartphone for the holidays, then because you're at ...

★★★★☆ The Plugable USBC-4IN1 can connect a 4K HDMI TV to a Mac or iPad, and add more high-speed USB accessories, too. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The movies and shows on a MacBook or iPad can be ...

YouTubers tried connecting the iPhone 15 to an Android phone using a USB-C cable. One of them immediately started charging the other upon connecting. The presenters failed to transfer files between ...

Most people assume their phone's USB-C port is only meant for charging and data transfers. But after experimenting with all kinds of devices, I've discovered it's capable of so much more. This first ...

A handful of laptops, smartphones, and other devices are starting to use the new USB-C standard which you can use to charge a device, connect a display, hook up peripherals, and more. But USB-C isn’t ...

Plenty of people require high-quality monitors for their personal computers, either for gaming, video editing, or just the desire to have a nice, big display. The question becomes how one is able to ...

A USB Type C or USB-C connection is primarily used to connect mobile phones, docking stations, or charge your Windows 11/10 PC. Still, unforeseen conditions like hardware-software incompatibility can ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, ...

When news of a new Mac notebook leaked two months ago, one of the aspects that seemed most absurd was the omission of multiple ports. Instead, there would be just one hole. Weirder still, it would be ...