This is a follow-up to this thread: https://arstechnica.com/civis/threa...-polarity-of-this-laptop-barrel-jack.1491071/tl;dr I have a laptop but no charger, and I'm ...

If you want the best performance, the rule is simple: Avoid USB-A. Don't buy a USB-A charging brick, and don't buy USB-A to USB-C cables for your high-power devices. Stick to a full USB-C ecosystem — ...

The easiest way to connect computer peripherals is through a Universal Serial Bus (USB). The USB is a plug-and-play interface between the PC and the peripherals. The main advantage of USB is that the ...

USB-C is so hot right now. Even though it’s been in laptops, tablets, phones and even video game controllers for nearly a decade, the port is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, as Apple made USB-C the ...

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With iPhones and many other devices now featuring USB-C, it's clear that the interface is here to stay. Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal. I’m the deputy ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Despite all of its promise for a better future, the reality of living with USB Type-C is kind of a ...