New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- It's easy to think all USB-C cables are created equal, especially when they all look roughly the same at first glance. But buying the wrong cable can turn out to be an expensive headache, causing slow charging, dropped connections, or even damage to your expensive gadgets. To help make sure you choose wisely, here are six crucial things you should look for whenever you're cable shopping.

Have you ever grabbed a random USB-C cable, plugged it in, and wondered why your phone is taking forever to charge? You're not alone. The truth is, while nearly any USB-C cable will get some juice into your device, not all deliver the same punch. Some can only handle basic, slow charging and leave you waiting at the wall, while othe...