Cable just short of the port? An extension cable adds reach between your device and a USB port without changing how it works.

USB 2.0 or 3.0, which do you need? USB 3.0 moves data up to 5 Gbps, about ten times faster than USB 2.0 (480 Mbps). That matters for external drives, cameras and VR gear. For a mouse, keyboard or charging, 2.0 is plenty. You only get 3.0 speeds when your device and your port both support it, and 3.0 ports are usually blue inside.

Picking a length: go as short as you can. Over long runs like 5 m, power-hungry devices such as external hard drives can drop out.

• USB-A male to USB-A female

• Works with computers, set-top boxes, IP cameras, storage, VR/AR glasses and more

• Brand: Vention. Manufacturer lists CE, FCC and RoHS

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