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I never knew that USB-C extensions are not allowed for a reason (www.youtube.com)

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There is a reason for USB-C extensions not to be part of the standard. They can be bothersome in the best case and dangerous in the worst.

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[-] AnUnusualRelic@lemmy.world 59 points 1 day ago

I'll have you know that I've been using a 2m extension on my deck power supply for a while and haven't had any fires to speak of. Almost none actually.

[-] Pringles@lemm.ee 14 points 1 day ago

Almost none so not zero?

[-] rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world 42 points 1 day ago

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[-] Earflap@reddthat.com 11 points 15 hours ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

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