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submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 months ago (2 children)

USB-A to USB-A cables are just one "I need to transfer data between two computers" and one tech illiterate away from blown PSUs.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Maybe if they are making their own. Such cords sold at retail will either have the power leads disconnected, or a chip like USB C uses to only connect power as negotiated between the devices.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Some cheapo and janky USB devices use the USB-A to USB-A cables, without the power disconnected.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I've found those. At a local store in Baghdad. Never seen such make it to Best Buy, Target, or even Radio Shack. Might as well buy a USB Killer from AliExpress and skip the "double-ended" non-sense.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

I have a cheap USB to IDE adapter from Aliexpress that uses one of those. The fun part is that you can’t ever replace the cable because they should not be made and no reputable brand will ever sell one.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

https://designintools.intel.com/c01-intel-svt-dci-dbc2-3-a-to-a-debug-cable-1-meter.html

See, even Intel makes them so it must work (ignore the fact it is intended for debugging)