https://www.makeuseof.com/stopped-buying-random-usbc-cables-after-learning-what-usb4-means/

A breakdown of USB. With USB-C now dominating the landscape, people forget that USB-C is just a connector type, the USB standard (2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2 etc.) makes a HUGE difference, even if it's the same connector

#USB4 #USBCables #TechExplained #CableGuide #USBStandards #TechTips

I stopped buying random USB‑C cables after learning what 'USB4' actually means

I used to buy cables by price, now I buy them by capability.

MUO

"Here's a new keyboard that meets most of your specific requirements!"

She* said.

"You should order it."

She said.

"Little did she know the yak-shaving, can of worms, mountain of complications cascade that would ensue".

[ * She is me.
Boyf needed a new PC keyboard and between USB standards/power outputs, exotic Linux requirements, macro/keybindings, and uhm copious KVM usage - things got real messy real fast.. ]

None of it is my fault and yet..

#Linux #Keyboards #USB #USBStandards