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Re:New 10 GbE USB adapters are cooler, smaller, cheaper by drcongo on Saturday April 25, 2026 @10:43AM (#47901895)
I miss lightning. Cleanable with a toothpick and some compressed air. The USB-C port on my current iPhone is now compacted with pocket lint and I can't seem to clean it out.
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Re:New 10 GbE USB adapters are cooler, smaller, cheaper by dcrazy on Saturday April 25, 2026 @01:40PM (#47903124)
Toothpick and compressed air works for my phone.
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Re:New 10 GbE USB adapters are cooler, smaller, cheaper by wolvoleo on Saturday April 25, 2026 @02:22PM (#47903415)
It had a pretty bad flaw: the spring contacts being on the device side, causing wear and tear there.

USB-C moved those to the much cheaper to replace cable. The little strip in the middle makes cleaning a bit harder but does provide for more longevity. It's s necessary evil in order to have the spring contacts on the plug side as well as not having them exposed to touch.

I think the plug side of USB is pretty well designed. The problem is more with the electrical and signalling side and the marketing of the different versions.

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