While USB Type-C is the official name for the standard, mainstream usage often drops down to just USB C. In many articles on Android Authority and throughout the web you’ll probably hear a bit of both ...
three USB-A 3.2 downstream ports, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It even includes DisplayPort-out, a rare feature that simplifies cable management by enabling daisy-chaining to a second monitor.
Unfortunately, Apple didn’t make a first-party USB-A to USB-C cable for this situation. Instead, the company sells a $29 USB-C to Lightning adapter as its official solution. My advice?
If both your laptop and the monitor have the same type of connection option, then you can use that cable type with no extra complexity. HDMI to HDMI, USB-C to USB-C, DisplayPort, to DisplayPort ...