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3 HN users recommended this in 2023, in 4 comments.
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3 HN users recommended this in 2023, in 4 comments.
Each tall tick is one HN user's first recommendation. A short tick is the same user again. Click a tick to jump to the comment.
I suggest to get data blockers like this: https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-NA-USB-C-Data-Blocker/dp/B08...
> Many people, including many people on this site (and, yes, including myself) wouldn't think twice about plugging into an available port if they need a charge. Maybe I don't plug into an unlabeled port in some random location where it doesn't look like it belongs, but honestly I wouldn't think twice about charging at a designated area at a conference.
This is the solution to that problem:
https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-3rd-Data-Blocker-Pack/dp/B00...
https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-NA-USB-C-Data-Blocker/dp/B08...
https://www.amazon.com/PortaPow-Data-Blocker-USB-C-Converter...
Yes, I keep exactly that kind of short cable in my travel bag. There are also USB-A versions for the more common kind of port you might find.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082WDHS22/ref=vp_d_cpf-substitute...
If you buy regular USB-C cables design for data they will charge exactly as fast as the USB-PD cables. UBS-PD is setup as a spec so companies can sell cheaper cables just for charging.
To avoid this kind of problem, you need to add an adaptor or cable with the data pins disabled. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082WDHS22/ref=vp_d_cpf-substitute...