Aftermarket Micro USB cables have traditionally had a lot of problems. Sometimes they’re not properly insulated, so after just a little bit of use you get wire breaks, and then, a defective micro USB ...

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Even with more and more devices making the leap to USB-C, the Arduino Uno still proudly sports a comparatively ancient Type-B port. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that many Hackaday readers only keep ...

A Mashable Choice Award is a badge of honor, reserved for the absolute best stuff we’ve tested and loved. I have never nerded out so hard over a USB cable the way I am over Winnergear's MicFlip ...

Despite the rise in popularity of faster USB-C cable tech, Micro USB cables are still widely used for charging Android devices, phones, cameras, and more, especially for kits manufactured before 2015.

Ever wondered why your Arduino wasn’t programming, only to find out that the cable doesn’t have any data conductors? Worry not, [Spencer Maroukis] has got you covered with the USB Sleuth Cable Tester!

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I've got some old cords that have a micro-usb port on one end and a wall plug on the other. These are for charging mobile phones I used to have. Should I toss them or save them for future phones I'll ...

We scoff at micro-USB today, but it was the best connector ever made – at least until USB Type-C, aka USB-C showed up. We’re more than ready to wave goodbye to it, but it does deserve a look back at ...