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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.cringecollective.io/post/75583

why isn't it ok? why????

Meme "the number of people who think this is an abomination" over a photo of a USB-A to USB-A cable, "but think this is perfectly acceptable" over a photo of a USB-C to USB-C cable, "makes me sick."

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Why would that be illegal? Shouldn't there be some way to plug an older flash drive or console cable into a laptop that doesn't have a type A port? (Ahem, Mac)

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

This is what I mean. This won't help in your case.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

They might have been referring to an adapter with a female USB type C port and male type a port.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I use them just fine for charging purposes

Apple Watch -> Qi to USB C -> USB C to USB A -> 5w wall adapter