How To Know If Your USB-C Ports Can Support Video
Not all USB-C ports are created equal. Don’t find out the hard way.
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Since its introduction in 2014, USB-C has become the primary connection method for laptops, phones, tablets, game controllers and other devices. For the most part, this provides a much simpler experience since you aren't required to collect an endless set of cables for various device. But it's still not perfect, with the crux of the problem being that not all USB-C ports and cables are created equal despite their shared standard.
While some USB-C connections are able to carry a video signal, others are only capable of charging your device. Ideally, everything would have do-it-all USB-C connections for handling data transfer, charging and audiovisual output. But this isn't realistic.
Thus, the secret to solving your USB-C port conundrum is hidden in each product's specifications. But what...
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