The European Union has officially imposed a new rule for selling laptops with a power rating of 100 W or less, requiring them to use a USB-C port for charging. This rule takes effect today, April 28, Tuesday, as the European Commission has been exploring ways to reduce electronic waste and has been ...
  • quips@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    2 days ago

    With the new iphones having usb c I have experienced charging nirvana and it is as great as the prophecies foretold.

    I must believe what the prophecies say about laptop chargers is true, that one day we shall all charge our laptops with the same port.

    • Allero@lemmy.todayEnglish
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      23 hours ago

      As someone with a USB-C phone and laptop: yes, it’s this good.

      I can use laptop charger to charge my phone, and yes, phone charger to charge my laptop (although it takes a while).

      I can grab a power bank (got a 65w 40000mAh one) and add juice to both phone and laptop through the same tiny USB-C cable.

      I am never lost without power.