The Unexpected Versatility of USB-C: From Toasters to Monitors
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Summary
The article humorously explores the unexpected versatility of USB-C, highlighting its ability to connect unconventional devices like toasters to monitors, drawing parallels to the repurposing of car cigarette lighters. It reflects on how technology often evolves beyond its original intent.
Key quotes
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Remember car cigarette lighters? Nobody uses them for cigarettes anymore.
See, we all thought USB-C was just going to be about charging things and moving files around like the other USBs. Very serious. Very purposeful. But because of the way it is it can do... other things.
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