Until these labels become the norm, we’ll have to resort to testing which of our cables work for different uses and then labeling them (or organizing them) ourselves.

“One of my favorite uses is to label cables and cords for electronics, so I know what device or tool it belongs to.” Our top pick is the Brother P-Touch PTD210 Label Maker, a popular option ...

Even as the Federal Communications Commission is proposing a new broadband labeling program — this one for Internet of Things devices — cable and telco broadband operators are looking for some ...

the USB-IF has paid lip service to this problem. They tried to force spec labeling on cables and accessories. In 2021, the USB-IF implemented a system of logos in its "Certified USB Logo Program." ...

While having a ubiquitous port for all phones (and most other gadgets) is a good thing, there is a dire need to label USB-C cables to understand their full capability. At the outset, USB-C is simple.

You might have a bunch of USB-C cables, and they all might look exactly the same, but you’ve likely experienced that they’re not the same internally, and often there’s not a label in sight.

VESA, which fulfills this role for DisplayPort technology, has also instituted a recommended labeling practice. The HDMI Licensing Administrator (which oversees the latest HDMI standards), has a ...