A USB-C Port Isn't A Guarantee Of High Speeds: Here's Why

USB-C promised simplicity, but has turned into a mystery box of different specs.
MUO on MSN

Every USB-C cable looks identical, but this tiny chip tells you which ones actually work

E-marker chips should be the one specification you should look out for when buying a USB-C cable.
Business Wire

USB-IF Announces New Certified USB Type-C® Cable Power Rating Logos

USB-IF establishes new Certified USB Type-C® Cable Logos to display cable power capabilities in watts, clearly indicating support for 60W or 240W as defined by the USB Power Delivery 3.1 Specification ...
Tidbits

USBefuddled: Untangling the Rat’s Nest of USB-C Standards and Cables

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 ...

I tested every USB-C cable I own. Half weren’t worth keeping

A $50 USB-C cable tester revealed which of my cables were actually useless. I happily got rid of them and haven't looked back.
How-To Geek on MSN

Your USB-C cable is lying to you—and there's only one real solution

A typical USB-C cable gives you one shape and one port, but countless ways to disappoint you when you need it.
Macworld

How to tell whether a USB-C cable can carry high-wattage power and Thunderbolt 3 data

USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 are no longer new technology. But the similarities and differences can still wind up confusing even long-time users of the Mac. Where this tends to manifest itself these days ...