Not all USB cables are created equal -- some can't even transfer data. A lot of the ones stashed in your drawer might only be for charging. How can you tell?

How to Transfer Data Between Computers Using a Cable. Under normal circumstances, connecting two computers to one another via a regular universal serial bus cable could damage the USB ports on ...

You can easily transfer files from one PC to another PC through cloud storage, a transfer cable, or an external drive. Here's how to do each.

You can test your USB cable's actual data transfer speeds with this simple formula.

Even with AirDrop's convenience for Mac users, transferring large files or navigating software incompatibilities often requires a more robust solution. Here are some options for using a cable.