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 ...

In the video below, [Scott] walks through not only the testing process, but also gives a quick tour of his homebrew DC load. The lesson is clear: not all USB cables are created equal, so caveat ...

We performed an extensive test on older USB-C cables and found that most actually had the potential to provide too much power, which can damage ports and even fry devices. Do you really want to ...

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and a very prolific reviewer of USB Type-C connectors on Amazon. The latest cable he tested destroyed his test equipment, including a $1500 Chromebook Pixel 2 (link dead, try Internet Archive).

They certainly look good and may have some advantages over the cable you’re currently using to juice up your iPhone. Beats’ USB-C cables don’t look all that different from the litany of ...

For each test, I noted the average mA gain and change in system ... In an ideal world, however, the 29W adapter and USB-C to Lightning cable should be included in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro box. The ...

ZDNET's reviewers spend weeks to months testing each product or service ... Apple finally switched to the universal USB-C for its charging cable with the release of the iPhone 15, making it ...