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I haven't experienced USB-C much yet, but I have a good tangle of micro-USB cables that I need to label:

* Some carry data, but won't charge things.

* Some charge, but don't carry data.

* Some charge at a higher amperage.

Once upon a time, back when we used PS-2 connectors for keyboards and mice, we had the same problem. A keyboard wouldn't work in a mouse port (although they were the same physical connector), but a mouse might work in a keyboard port.

Would it be wrong for me to say I would like to take an old PS-2 cable and strangle anyone who thinks this kind of antics are a good idea?



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