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on Sept 12, 2023
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Even "power" USB C cables can do data transfer. They just do so at USB 2.0 speeds (like a lightning connector would).
Finding a
truly
power-only USB C cable is difficult but not impossible. It's a special order.
Telemakhos
on Sept 12, 2023
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I'd love one for the airport, so I didn't have to trust that the public charging points weren't hacking my machines on behalf of the local government or criminal syndicate or whatever.
dmicah
on Sept 13, 2023
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Maybe try a USB condom:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/flying-this-weekend-this-6-usb...
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Finding a truly power-only USB C cable is difficult but not impossible. It's a special order.