Why is it that the vast majority of USB cables are 6 feet long? The majority of my time, I need a 1-footer to connect random gadgets to my USB hub. Heck, even a 6-incher would be nice, but a USB cable ...

This week, Hackaday’s Elliot Williams and Al Williams caught up after a week-long hiatus. There was a lot to talk about, including clocks, DIY USB cables, and more. In Hackaday news, the 2025 Pet ...

This new $30 cable will allow you to use your own eGPU to connect to a USB-C display, instead of having to use a more expensive solution. One of the problems with technological upgrades is that some ...

A custom mechanical keyboard deserves a sick USB cable to go along with it. Coiled or double-sleeved, or just plain funky, we've picked the best ones to spice up your keyboard. But before that, what ...

this sunday we bring you a DIY PSP USB charger. Say you don’t drive, but have a car charger laying around that is 5V and will satisfy the PSP’s power needs. you should take that charger and hack the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The introduction of USB Type-C in 2014 was a welcome change for consumer technology. Users had grown frustrated with the confusing mess of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Shopping for USB-C cables seems like it should be a piece of cake. After all, this connector type was invented specifically to streamline all ...

Whether you’re using it for data transfer or charging a phone, tablet or laptop, a USB-C cable is a pretty crucial accessory. We’ve spent the last few weeks testing an assortment of USB-C cables, and ...