HDMI 2.1 Vs USB-C Vs DisplayPort: Which Connection Is Better For Your Monitor?

HDMI excels for media consumption, while PC gamers prefer DisplayPort.

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.

Snag this 2-pack of ultra-fast 240W USB-C cables for just $15

Ugreen's 240W USB-C charging cable is down to $14.99 for two (40% off). That's ultra-fast charging for laptops, phones, and ...

USB-C promised to put an end to cable clutter, but there’s a strange quirk that many users have already noticed: if you rotate the connector and plug it back in, it sudden…

Is your USB-C cable acting up? Discover why flipping the plug changes your charging speed and how to spot a faulty cable.
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I found out why the fastest USB-C cables are painfully short

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 ...
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Your USB-C cable might be holding back your laptop's best feature

USB-C cables look identical, but this one difference changes everything ...

Amazon Clears Out the Xbox Wireless Controller, With the USB-C Cable Practically Thrown In for Free

The Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller is Microsoft’s current standard gamepad, updated in 2025 with a hybrid D-pad, a Share ...

Goodbye to the USB stick: why the little drive is quietly disappearing and the better alternatives replacing it

USB flash drives are fading as SSDs, cloud storage, and SD cards deliver faster speeds and greater flexibility.
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I spent 10 minutes testing the USB ports on my PC to finally find out which one is actually the fastest

USB ports don't tell you much by themselves, but you can learn a lot by running a few simple tests ...
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Wait! Instead of Throwing Away That Old PC, Try One of These 20 Fun Projects

Do you have an ancient laptop or desktop just lying around? Transform that aging PC into an NAS, experiment with a new OS, ...

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router

Internet down? 3 ways I use an old Android phone as a backup connection for my home router ...

I’ve been testing tech for two decades. These are the best computer monitors for your home office

If entertainment is more of a priority than work, the Dell S3225QC is a brilliant choice. The glossy 32-inch 4K resolution ...