If you've ever wondered why your USB-C cables only work sometimes, or for some things but not others... wonder no more. This video explains it all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPIJEFVetW0
TL;DW: Because USB-C is just the shape of the end of the cable. Not what's actually INSIDE the cable. There are a ton of variations of wiring inside the cables!! It's not just one type of cable!
G.I. Robot :bc:
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