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USB C: The Other Side of the Dongle Mess

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Over the last five years, if there has been one topic in discussion in every way possible by phone and laptop manufactures, media, and tech enthusiasts, it is USB C. How it works, whether it is better than older versions, how fast companies will adapt to it, the possibilities of its uses and many more questions and topics are the focus of these discussions. So why is it in the discussion? And why should device manufacturers switch over? The simple answer is that USB C is fast. As fast as a thunderbolt. Excuse the pun. USB C came into being in 2014, followed by newer, faster iterations of it over the last 5 years. When Apple made the MacBook with just a single USB C port, it was outrageous! It pushed people to think about the I/O panels on devices. If one port can do it all, can form factors be smaller? Can they have one port for everything including charging? How this can change the average user’s life is the question to ask. Let’s use this blog to take a look at ...

Some FAQs About USB C Cables Answered!

When it comes to establishing good quality connections, the utility of USB cables is important. Whether you want to charge your mobile phone, connect your computer accessories, or run a printer, you would need the technology that works with all kinds of operating systems. And this is when a Universal Serial Bus aka USB comes into the picture. We have witnessed the evolution of these ports over the years. And it has come a long way since its inception. Talking about the versions, USB C is the latest one and it supports the fastest standard viz. USB 3.1/3.2. Search with the term USB Cable near me and you are sure to find several companies that sell these cables online in the USA. Now that we have discussed USB C and since it is considered to be the future there might be several questions and concerns that people have.Let’s try to understand the USB C technology better by answering certain frequently asked questions. What is the Difference Between USB and USB C? As explained above...

The Future USB Cable: Lightning or USB Type C?

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We thrive in the era of wireless charging. We have cloud data backups. But, we still heavily rely upon USB cables for power and data management. Apple users went through transition many years ago. They left behind a flat, 30 pin dock connector to a smaller lightning connector. And today, the rest of the smartphone industry is moving towards USB type C connectors. It is difficult to decide which cable offers the best features. Which cable promises more longevity? If we look closely, Apple is currently using USB type C for MacBook & MacBook pro. The question is will we ever see the same on other Apple devices? Lightning cable Lightning Connector not only charges iPhone, iPad, and iPod. But, it also charges Apple’s headphones, earbuds, and other accessories of the Mac. The lightning cable does a little more than just transmit power. It can also receive digital information. You can use this cable to download photos and videos to your laptops. Moreover, you can also download...