While most people generally use a phone's USB-C port just for charging, it can do a lot more. Here are some unique devices you can plug into it.

Using an external hard drive: You can transfer photos and videos from an external hard drive to an iPhone, iPad or iCloud by using a camera adapter. Using Airdrop: If you want to transfer files ...

Hi all, I wanted to transfer a couple of video files from my Windows 11 Home PC to my Pixel 8a last night and thought I'd use the cable I have installed anyway that connects to my Xbox Series ...

Apple makes moving images and video from iPhone to iPad via a cable quick and easy. Graphic: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Now that both iPhone and iPad have USB-C ports, transferring video and images between ...

To ensure the long-term preservation of your computer monitor, refrain from plugging these devices into the monitor's USB ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Connectors are synonymous with modern electronics, and since the early 2000s, one standard has dominated all others — the USB. While almost ...

Have you ever plugged in a USB-C cable, expecting seamless charging or lightning-fast data transfer, only to be met with disappointment? You’re not alone. Despite its sleek, reversible design and ...

The MacBook USB port you use only matters if your devices support the Thunderbolt USB‑C protocol. Otherwise, the ports are ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...