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		mschuster91 on Sept 3, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: O.mg Cable > You'd have to make sure to use a 5V/15W capable power source, though. ... which precisely is something I cannot make sure on a device where I'm tempted to use a USB condom, and it won't be useful at all for laptops.

shapefrog on Sept 3, 2021 | [–]

I actually learnt a lot from these comments, so my thanks - USB-C is still just a mirrage on the horizion for me, so not something I have considered deeply.

megous on Sept 3, 2021 | [–]

So use Sink.Default instead, and live with 5W, that all USB power sources support.

Security is inconvenient.

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