Getting an adapter can open up a world of connectivity and charging options, but specs and brand matter quite a lot. Here's what to look for.

Some modern laptops and tablets have nothing but USB Type-C ports. Most of Microsoft’s Surface devices, meanwhile, don’t even have a single USB-C port. But the company promised last year that it would ...

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The Anker USB-C to HDMI adapter is simple in its construction. It’s got a male end of a USB-C cable on one end and a female end of an HDMI on the other. Nothing else to it. Simply plug in your phone ...

IntroductionWhen you upgrade to an iPhone 15 or later, your usual charging cable won't fit. The Lightning earphones you used for your commute won't connect as they are, either.Since everything still ...

The USB Type-C connector and power delivery (PD) specification has brought radical changes to the mobile device industry, and USB Type-C PD 3.0 could optimize battery charging for portable devices.

Use iPhone headphones with your MacBook or iPad Pro with this handy adapter. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Anker’s latest adapter lets Apple fans bring a single pair of wired headphones to use with ...

Though widely used across devices today, it's important to understand that not every USB-C cable currently on the market ...