Tech Accessories

Chargers, cables, hubs and stands: the category where five listings can show the same photo at five prices, and the only real differences are certification, chipsets and cable ratings. Specs decide here — so this section reads specs first and marketing last.

What we check before any pick

Certification — USB-IF, UL/ETL or CSA marks for anything that carries mains power. No mark, no pick.
Real wattage and protocol support — USB-C PD ranges, per-port splits on multi-port chargers, and what your device will actually negotiate.
Cable ratings — power (60W vs 100W/240W) and data speed are separate numbers; listings love to blur them.
Heat and build — the failure mode of cheap power gear is heat long before it's a dead port.
The brand behind the listing — a seller with a real warranty process beats a alphabet-soup storefront at the same price.

Guides in the works

USB-C chargers: how to read wattage splits so a "65W" charger doesn't give your laptop 20W
Travel power: one brick for phone, tablet and laptop — what has to be true for that to work
Desk stands and mounts: weight ratings, hinge creep, and the six-month sag test owners report

Each guide is labelled hands-on or research at the top — see How We Pick.