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Notes from the deep weeds of USB-C, Thunderbolt, and cable diagnostics. Subscribe via RSS.
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WhatCable doesn't just take the cable's word for it
The reviews are right that some cables lie. What they miss is that WhatCable checks the cable's claim against what the connection actually did, and against a second, independent hardware measurement. It diagnoses the whole chain, not the cable's own boast.
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Thunderbolt vs USB-C: what the connector hides
USB-C is the connector. Thunderbolt is one of the protocols that runs through it. Here's what actually changes between TB3, TB4, USB4, and TB5.
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Why is my MacBook charging so slow? A real diagnosis.
macOS now tells you when your charger is slow. It doesn't tell you why. Here's how to actually work out what's holding back your MacBook charging.
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Hello, world
Kicking off the WhatCable blog. What you'll find here, what to expect, and how to subscribe.