There's a surprisingly wide selection of electrical outlets available to homeowners, so let's explore the seven most common ...

From cables to power supplies, it pays to know the intricacies of the USB-C spec if you want the fastest charging.

As a hobbyist, you no longer need to push 3 A through tiny MicroUSB connectors and underspecced cables to power a current-hungry Pi 4. Today, all you need is a USB-C socket with two resistors ...

A quick way to simplify charging your electronic devices is by replacing your standard 120-volt wall electrical outlet with a USB wall outlet. Also known as smart outlets, USB outlets avoid the ...

A meter to measure the electrical parameters of devices connected to a USB socket or charger would be handy on any hacker workbench. The folks at [electro-labs] designed this simple USB power ...

A device that transfers power to smartphones, tablets and myriad portable devices. USB chargers plug into an AC outlet and provide a USB Type A or Type C socket to cable DC power to the device.

USB-C charging from a 12V socket Some newer 12V chargers also offer ... as a faulty charger could cause too much power to be sent to your phone, either at the wrong voltage, wattage or amperage.

Malaysia has banned the use of three-pin sockets and USB ports on express buses since Nov 6, after an 18-year-old died from electrocution on Nov 1. He was using an electric socket to charge his ...