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Why you probably shouldn't buy gadgets with micro USB ports
USB 1.0 dates back to 1996, and since then, the tech industry has made a mockery of the "universal" part of the acronym by spinning off more variants than Willy Wonka has candy bars.
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USB 1.0 dates back to 1996, and since then, the tech industry has made a mockery of the "universal" part of the acronym by spinning off more variants than Willy Wonka has candy bars. Even on cutting-edge PCs, you'll likely encounter a mix of USB-A and USB-C ports , then spend a few moments trying to figure out where to plug in your USB 4 cables . Micro USB is one of the most prolific variants, as it helped spread the data and charging benefits of USB to smaller devices.
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