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Schrödinger's USB-C, you only know if it supports what you want after you plug it in (lemmy.world)
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[-] Anticorp@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

What's the reason? A slightly cheaper cable where data isn't needed?

[-] Sparkega@lemmy.world 63 points 8 months ago

Eliminates a malicious threat vector. Gives you piece of mind to charge your devices without worry that what you connect to is going to interact with your device.

[-] InformalTrifle@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago

*Peace of mind

[-] Sparkega@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

I’ll give you a piece of my mind.

Just kidding. Thanks for the correction

[-] InformalTrifle@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Your funny 🙂

[-] evranch@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 months ago

You finally described a reason for these otherwise frustrating cables to exist! Though I like the other suggested method better, a charge-only adapter that you apply to the end of a full featured cable.

[-] eyeon@lemmy.world 26 points 8 months ago

it's also safer when wanting to charge from untrusted chargers, though you can still get an adapter to block the data pins or just bring your own wall charger/battery when traveling

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