I bought the wrong HDMI-to-USB-C cable, and it taught me how direction, port support, and cable type actually matter.

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. This article is more than 2 years old. The three new ...

USB-C is billed as the "everything connector," but that doesn't mean every USB-C cable or port is the same. The Type-C port is just the physical interface connecting one device to another, or a ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jared Newman After a new round of testing, we’ve added fresh picks. Buying a ...

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 good ...

USB-C is the port of the future. We’re seeing more and more devices changing to the new standard, and it’s now almost impossible to find an Android phone above $300 that’s still using the outdated ...

Today's meeting rooms and collaboration spaces are equipped with a wide range of devices including high-quality web cameras, microphones, speakers and dedicated room PCs to provide seamless meeting ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We've finally reached the point where it's rare to find a device without a USB-C port. Laptops, tablets, and smartphones all feature at least ...