Don’t count it out yet. This relic from the early oughts was [is] nearly indestructible. Salveo on YouTube adds USB-C for a modern upgrade. It is a surprisingly quick and painless upgrade with their custom adaptor.
Help Understanding USB Type C: Cable Types, Pitfalls and More from the Adafruit Learning System. While USB C does make some things a lot easier, there is also lots of confusion and uncertainty surrounding it. Are all USB C cables the same? (No). What can USB C do that older USB cable types can’t? (A lot more but it also depends on the cable). Can a USB C cable damage hardware? (Potentially). USB C can be tricky but much of the confusion is hopefully cleared up in the following pages. Learn more
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