Not all USB cables are created equal -- some can't even transfer data. A lot of the ones stashed in your drawer might only be for charging. How can you tell?

For example, a USB-C cable that is fine for charging but a dog in data transfer will show up as being wired only for USB-C 2.0, as you can see below by the green LEDs.

Understanding the differences between a gigabit (Gb) and gigabyte (GB) are crucial for purchasing a USB-C to Ethernet adapter ...

Data transfer speed and charging performance must be immediately recognizable. Ideally, you will see the speed information next to “USB” on the product packaging – for example “80 Gbps.” ...

Yes, it is a USB 3.1 Gen 2 cable that offers all the latest and greatest perks of USB-C specs. Moreover, as it supports 100-watt fast charging, you can power up your laptop, phone, and any other ...

The problem with the Type-C connector being so flexible, is that as new revisions and improvements were introduced to USB, it ...

USB file transfer cables are nothing new (if still under-rated) so Hawking Technologies have gone one step further with their Easy-Link Data Sharing Hub by adding a three-port USB hub to the middle.

Amazon Basics USB-A to USB-C cable ($6.99) Another option is adapting your car’s USB-A port to USB-C. Satechi makes a USB-A to USB-C port adapter for $6.99. Apple solutions ...

We've chosen its USB-C 100W 3.2 Gen 2 cable for its versatility, data transfer rate, charge capacity, and availability in four colors – we particularly like the red or blue for its ease of ...

USB-C has always been a hot mess, both for data transfer and charging. It’s a standard physical format, but the capabilities available through USB-C ports and cables are anything but standard.

Remember, regardless of how premium a USB cable is, charging and data transfer speeds also depend on how much power a USB port can deliver. The naming scheme on USB generations and technologies ...