Android: If you've ever forgotten a USB cable and need a way to transfer data to your Android phone from your PC (or vice versa), Software Data Cable is a free app for Android that turns your ...

Not all USB cables are created equal -- some can't even transfer data. A lot of the ones stashed in your drawer might only be for charging. How can you tell?

The cable — codenamed Marea — connects Virginia Beach, Va., and Bilbio, Spain. Microsoft president Brad Smith said Marea, which will be available for use by 2018, should feed growing demand ...

While this cable is packed with features, it’s important to note a couple of limitations. It has reduced charging speeds with the MacBook Pro 16″ (2021) and is not compatible with Thunderbolt 4.

Buying an expensive, “fast” USB cable only to find that it chugs along like a steam train when transferring data can be highly disappointing. On the other hand, cheaper USB cables that deliver ...