The best Thunderbolt 4 docks and hubs you can buy for your Mac
If you want to add more connectivity to your Mac, you should consider a Thunderbolt dock. We've made a list of some of the best docking and port-expanding accessories you can buy.
USB-C
Malcolm Owen
US lawmakers call for universal charging standard - but not necessarily for USB-C
A trio of lawmakers has called on the U.S. Commerce Department to follow Europe's lead and begin implementing a strategy to mandate a universal common charger standard 鈥� that may not be USB-C.
Mike Peterson
Apple 35W Dual USB-C power adapters available to order
There are two new 35W Dual USB-C power adapters made by Apple and they are both available to purchase for $59 on Apple's website.
Wesley Hilliard
Lightning versus USB-C: Pros and cons for the iPhone
The rumor mill is hard at work trying to convince people that a USB-C iPhone is coming. A recent decision from the European Union may force Apple's hand.
Andrew Orr
UK won't copy EU USB-C common charger mandate
The UK government is not going to follow the European Union's requirement for the iPhone and all smartphones to use USB-C as a common charging system.
William Gallagher
iPhone & AirPods will require USB-C for charging in the EU by late 2024
The European Union has agreed on new rules adopting USB-C as a common charger, which may force Apple into using the connector instead of Lightning on iPhones by late 2024.
EU about to finalize law that would require Apple to use USB-C on iPhones
Europe's ongoing debate and litigation over making USB-C the required standard charging port for all smartphones may be finalized on June 7, 2022.
New Plugable dock adds three HD displays to a Mac
The Plugable USB-C Quad HDMI docking station uses DisplayLink to allow users to add three HD monitors to their M1 Mac alongside ten additional ports.
Sonnet introduces McFiver PCIe card with 10-gig ethernet, USB-C, SSD slots
The new Sonnet McFiver brings internal SSD storage, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 10Gbps USB-C, and two SSD slots for high-speed storage in a single PCIe card for the Mac Pro or any Mac with an PCI-E enclosure.
Andrew O'Hara
