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Re:Microsoft’s new Surface Dock tosses the proprietary port,... by thefz on Wednesday April 05, 2023 @05:25AM (#35451460)
Think about how many times you plug and unplug a phone's USB-C. These are hopefully designed to withstand daily usage for years.
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Re:Microsoft’s new Surface Dock tosses the proprietary port,... by mkl on Wednesday April 05, 2023 @08:26AM (#35452937)
That's exactly what I'm thinking of, and why I think it's a problem: my phone's socket and/or the main cable I use give it a dodgy connection, after ~2 years. It's a high end phone and not a cheap cable.
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Re:Microsoft’s new Surface Dock tosses the proprietary port,... by Lammy on Wednesday April 05, 2023 @01:17PM (#35457433)
USB-C cable ends love to collect lint. Get a stiff-bristled nylon brush and you can clean them out good as new :)
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