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

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 ...

USB Type-C is the most flexible connection for notebooks and smartphones. The most important of its many capabilities is as a ...

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 ...

Power strips create additional outlet options for your devices, from USB to standard AC. Surge protectors enhance the outlet count while safeguarding against voltage spikes triggered by 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.

USB-C should finally make everything simple: One socket, one cable, one power supply for all devices – from computers to smartphones and tablets to headphones and other peripherals. So much for ...