Everyone needs cables, whether you’re looking for a new Lightning cable for your iPhone or iPad, or an extra Micro-USB cable for your Android phone, Bluetooth speaker, or portable hard drive. You ...

I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...

Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

Subject line says it all. I'm looking to connect an Xbox Series S/X controller to my PC via USB cable, and have a USB-A female/USB-C male adapter, but I'm trying to remember whether I would also have ...

A good charger is one piece of the puzzle as far as charging your phone is concerned. A shoddy cable can easily ruin your experience, or worse, harm your smartphone. Picking the right cable also takes ...

It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. It’s 2025, and I had to buy a Micro USB to USB-C cable. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 years ...

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...

Eli is a freelance journalist who lives in Detroit, MI. He got his start in journalism covering video games and sports for Heavy before branching out into greater esports coverage at Dexerto. He also ...