Jesse VincentFeb 25, 2023
When a product comes with a pair of these cables, you know it’s going to be fun.
Show threadJesse VincentFeb 25, 2023
It could be worse. It could be using a USB C connector for a non-USB pinout. Or it could be sending non-negotiated 24V over a USB cable.
Show threadJesse Vincent
Or it could be a suicide cable.
Feb 25, 2023 at 12:55amWeb
Show threadMark GardnerFeb 25, 2023
@jesse obligatory #Etherkiller
Show threadPiers CawleyFeb 25, 2023
@mjgardner @jesse @robert johnny come lately version that. The original was to a bnc.
Show threadDoctor MemoryFeb 25, 2023

@jesse 😳

Please tell me that's an intentional joke?

Show threadJesse VincentFeb 25, 2023
@memory Those are a real thing. They are dangerous as hell. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cpsc-warns-consumers-to-immediately-stop-using-male-to-male-extension-cords-sold-on-amazoncom-due-to-electrocution-fire-and-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-hazards-301625755.html
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Male-to-Male Extension Cords Sold on Amazon.com Due to Electrocution, Fire, and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards

/PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and discard male-to-male extension cords sold...

Show threadDoctor MemoryFeb 25, 2023
@jesse aieeeeeeeeee
Show threadJesse VincentFeb 25, 2023
@memory (Just updated my previous post to use a CW. Because seriously, folks.)
Show threadMatt BiddulphFeb 25, 2023
@jesse
Show threadJesse VincentFeb 25, 2023

@matt Oh, I've got one of those. It comes in handy sometimes.

Sadly, I don't still have the RJ11 to alligator clips I used with my UUCP dialup setup when I was studying abroad in Moscow in the 90s.

Show threadPiers CawleyFeb 25, 2023
@jesse Don't forget the etherkiller.
Show threadRich Lafferty 🐀Feb 25, 2023
@pdcawley @jesse well THERE’S something i haven’t thought about in a while, excellent
Show threadPiers CawleyFeb 25, 2023
@mendel @jesse I still have the t-shirt somewhere