Published May 8, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT Brady is a technology journalist for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering all things mobile, computing, and general tech. He has a focus on Android phones and audio gear, and holds a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University. Brady has written for publications like Android Central, Android Authority, XDA, Android Police, iMore, and others. He has experience reporting on major events held by Google, Apple, and Samsung, as well as trade shows like Lenovo Innovation World and IFA.  When he's not writing about and testing the latest gadgets, you'll find Brady watching Big East basketball and running.  USB-C cables are basically impossible to identify without a cable tester these days. It's not your fault — manufacturers ship countless cables without any labels, or worse, sell noncompliant cords that don't live up to their claims. You could be holding a blank USB-C cable and have no idea what USB or Thunderbolt version it supports.…