• ddh@lemmy.sdf.org
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    4 months ago

    As disappointingly non-standard as USB-C products have proven to be, at least they are much better than this.

    Edit: Just happened upon this illustrative paragraph on pcmag.com

    The cable is the final obstacle. Thunderbolt 3 and 4 cables are always good for up to 100 watts, but for USB-C docks, a special USB-C cable is required for more than 60 watts. To make things easier, you’ll want to be sure that the dock bundles a compatible charging cable, and if not, you’ll want to shop for a USB-C charging-specific cable capable of handling the wattage you need. Important note: Not all third-party USB-C charging cables rated for up to 100 watts support USB 3 speeds! Many (indeed, plenty) are USB 2.0-capable only. For example, the Apple USB-C Charge Cable (1 m) only supports up to 60 watts, while the Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2 m) supports up to 100 watts. Shop carefully.

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    4 months ago

    But dare to throw them away. Just two weeks later you will need that one AC adapter with that weird propetary connector for an old device you found while cleaning up that hasn’t been in use for the past 25 years.