This cable could connect to a PC or laptop with USB C or Thunderbolt 3 port, it doesn't work to connect a USB-C smartphone/tablet directly to a printer, unless your tablet is operating under the Windows system. The USB-C connector is now becoming widespread, which makes the cables you need to take with you that bit simpler. Please note though, that Apple iPhone and iPad devices still use the company's dedicated Lightning connector even though its laptops are moving to USB-C.

Our USB cablesare another handy household essential, letting you link up your PC or laptop with devices such as your camera or scanner for easy data transfer. There's another piece of jargon for your lexicon, Thunderbolt 3. This is essentially a series of capabilities and features such as guaranteed fast speeds, that work with Thunderbolt 3-enabled USB-C ports. Multifunction laser or thermal printer, desktop document scanner, midi controller, midi keyboard, digital piano, development board, UPS, or other legacy devices from Arduino, Brother, Canon, CyberPower, Dell, Epson, Fujitsu, HP, LOGEAR, Lexmark, and Panasonic This USB C to B is not only used for printers, but also a MIDI cable for MIDI controllers, electric keyboards, digital pianos, it allows you to connect USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 laptops or cellphones with digital pianos through software or smartphone Apps, It is a good partner for audio music production. So, as well as some decent cables with various connection options, this roundup includes adaptors to make your cables more versatile.

Moshi USB-C Multimedia Adapter: £55, Moshi

Anyway, it's here now and is used on laptops, mobile phones, headphones, cameras, tablets and more. Data and energy are both bi-directional, so you can charge your phone from your laptop or play a movie from your laptop on your TV, say. Need to link up your PC to your router so you can get online? Browse our selection of ethernet cables, whether you go for one that's 1m or 10m - or something in-between. And we've got you covered when it comes to HDMI cablesas well, giving you the option to connect your computer to your TV screen or projector - perfect for family movie nights. MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, new MacBook Air, Lenovo Yoga 910, ASUS Zen, Dell XPS, Surface Pro, Surface Book, Chromebook Pixel, Huawei Matebook, HP Specter Notebook and other new upcoming USB C laptops.