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		throw0101a on Oct 1, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but inst... To paraphrase Winston Churchill: USB-C is the worst form of interface, except for all the others that have been tried. My pet peeve is nomenclature of USB versions: 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, 2x2, USB 4 Gen {2,3}x(1,2}.

duxup on Oct 1, 2020 [–]

Normally I'm not a fan of semi-silly short comments but man that really hits home for me.

USB-C has simplified my life a great deal compared to all the others. It's not perfect, but the gains have been very significant compared to the past.

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