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Best USB-C cable – which connecting lead should you choose?
By Matt Hanson published
Buying guide The best USB-C cables can make transferring photos from your camera and other devices faster and more simple
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The best USB-C hubs in 2025: connect more things to your laptop at once
By Tom May last updated
buying guide If your laptop's low on ports, use the best USB-C hubs to connect more devices, from monitors to mice
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Best HDMI cable - which should you pick?
By Matt Hanson published
buying guide If you want the highest quality image quality from your camera (and other devices), investing in the best HDMI cable is essential.
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Should photographers stop using HDMI to connect a monitor?
By Ben Andrews published
news Industry expert reckons HDMI could be restricting monitor image quality. I'm not so sure
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USB is about to get even faster, and it'll do it using your existing cables
By Ben Andrews published
News USB4 Version 2.0 will double transfer speeds to 80 Gbps, all while using the same Type-C cables
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Atomos Zato Connect lets you stream live with practically any camera
By Rod Lawton published
News Designed for content streaming and high-end video conferencing, the Zato Connect can even add overlays and audio
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Apple comes to blows with the EU over the future of the Lightning connector
By Ben Andrews last updated
News The EU edges closer to banning the Lightning connector in favor of USB-C as the exclusive charging format in EU countries
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Kensington StudioDock review: the ultimate iPad dock
By Basil Kronfli published
review Kensington’s premium, pricey StudioDock is the ultimate USB hub for Apple’s iPad Air and Pro
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