Lightning to USB-C: Cables, Adapters and Speeds
Lightning vs USB-C explained: why iPhone moved to USB-C, the EU common charger dates, iPhone 15 transfer speeds, and which adapters work with older gear.
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USB, USB-C and Thunderbolt
Why USB-C cables differ, every USB speed name decoded, Thunderbolt and USB4, charging wattage, cable lengths, hubs, docks and Lightning.
Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5 vs USB4: Speeds and Cables
Thunderbolt 4 vs USB4 explained: bandwidth, PCIe, displays, charging and cable lengths, plus how Thunderbolt 3 and 5 compare and which cable to buy.
USB-C Cable Types: Data, Power and Video
Not all USB-C cables are equal. Learn how to tell a charging cable from a data cable, what an e-marker does, and which cable your monitor needs.
USB-C Charging: 60 W, 100 W and 240 W Cables
USB-C cables carry 60 W, 100 W or 240 W depending on the e-marker chip and USB Power Delivery. Learn which cable your phone or laptop needs.
Maximum USB Cable Length: Limits by Version
USB cable length limits by version: USB 2.0 to 5 m, USB 3.x to 3 m, USB-C 40Gbps to 0.8 m. Hubs, active cables and optical extensions explained.
USB Hubs and Docks: Powered vs Unpowered
How bus-powered and powered USB hubs differ, what a USB-C or Thunderbolt dock adds, why devices drop out, and the power and speed limits behind it.
USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 and USB4 Speeds and Names Decoded
USB 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 and USB4 naming decoded: exact speeds, cable lengths, power limits, and what a drive or dock really needs.