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Re:New USB-C logos make picking USB cables, chargers less co... by citrusybread on Monday October 04, 2021 @11:46AM (#28748217)
should absolutely be illegal. usually barrel plugs are coded for each voltage.

I can one up you. Verilux sells a "happy light" SAD lamp thing, still sold at Costco, which uses a mini-USB plug, running on 19V 300mA or something.

Yeah. How the FUCK does the USB Forum not shut that down?

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Re:New USB-C logos make picking USB cables, chargers less co... by thermin on Monday October 04, 2021 @12:12PM (#28748753)
OMG, have you tried to charge it from a sane 5V charger?
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