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Best USB charger deals 2026
By Joe Shields Last updated
From small smart devices to laptop charging, we dug up some of the best deals on 30W single-port to 100W multi-port chargers on sale right now.

The future of USB connectivity (2026) —bringing copper to its physical limits
By Luke James Published
Premium The USB ecosystem is entering another transition that will affect how laptops, desktops, storage devices, displays, and peripherals connect in the second half of the decade.

Best USB Chargers 2026
By Joe Shields Last updated
We tested 20 laptop and phone chargers, ranging from cheap no-name 15W options to 140W beasts. Find out what stood out as the best.

We tested 20 wall chargers, from cheap to expensive, to find the best
By Joe Shields Published
We tested the top 20 chargers on the market across different power segments to find out which models provide the most consistent power and the best charging experience without thermal throttling.

Not all cables are born equal, test your USB cables with these cheap USB testers
By Ben Stockton Published
I never trust a USB cable I've not tested, which is why I recommend USB testers like these to help you separate the bad from the good.

The USB Power Delivery (PD) Specification — everything you need to know about USB-PD
By Les Pounder Published
Learn the secrets of the USB PD specification as we delve into how the specification has changed in over a decade of revisions

USB 3.2 and 3.1 Explained: What's Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 2x2?
By Avram Piltch Last updated
Confused about all the USB 3.x standards? We explain the differences between USB 3, 3.1 and 3.2.

USB Decoded: All the Specs and Version Numbers
By Brandon Hill Last updated
We explain the difference between USB 2, 3.2, 4 and names like SuperSpeed and HighSpeed USB.
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