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A USB extension cable enables convenient access to USB thumb drives even when your computer's USB port is tightly cluttered with other devices or reside in an inconvenient location.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The slow but steady advancements in USB generations are a testament to the growing power and data requirements of the various peripherals and ...

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Plugable’s new USB-C cables deliver 240W charging while blocking data lines for true security against juice jacking.

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We bought a bunch of USB-C cables and put them through the wringer to find the best ones for your charging and data transfer needs.

All of Apple’s new devices now use USB-C or Thunderbolt for charging and data transfers. We’ve tried and tested the best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables here.

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You can test your USB cable's actual data transfer speeds with this simple formula.