If you've got a drawer full of USB cables, you're probably aware they're not all the same, so how should you make sure you're using the right one?

How to Link Two Computers Using a USB Cable. Connecting two computers with a specific type of Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable allows you to transfer files or other data directly from one machine ...

Even if you splice off the USB cable prior to the USB>Serial adapter you can only pull 5V@500mA from a single USB port.

[Jethomson] worked out a way to use a Nokia USB cable at a USB to Serial cable. He was able to pick up one of these cables for less than $3 delivered. A little probing worked out which conductors g… ...

A USB-C cable is a recent type of USB connector that's easier to use and more powerful than older USB types.

Thankfully, there's a simple trick for knowing how to plug in a USB cable or thumbdrive the right way every time. On every USB, short for Universal Serial Bus, there's a metal seam on the bottom.

The tracer works with USB-A, Mini-USB, Micro-USB, and USB-C cables to determine whether connections are broken or not and also to identify wiring configurations.

USB cables come in different shapes and sizes. We take a look at all the different types of USB cables available and what each can do.