Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

So I've tended to assume, possibly stupidly, that if a device relies on a USB power connection at all then any old AC->USB power adapter is fine to use for it and substitutable for a computer USB port ...

My wife has an iPhone 3GS and she's lost the AC charging adapter. I told her I thought all AC adapters for USB devices were equivalent (we have several others lying around the house). She is afraid of ...

Adapter plugs that allow you to switch plugs to suit the shape of overseas outlets are a standard item for overseas travel or business trips, but if you only use a adapter plug, you end up having to ...