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I found it at the dollar store.

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[–] theKalash@feddit.ch 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (25 children)

To connect two USB-A ports.

Basically the same as a USB-A to USB-A cable, just really short.

[–] BorgDrone@lemmy.one 9 points 1 year ago (24 children)

USB-A to USB-A cables do not exist, the USB standard does not allow them, if you have a cable with two USB-A connectors then it’s not actually a certified USB cable. The same goes for USB extension cables and this adapter. Note how there isn’t a ‘USB certified’ logo on the package.

[–] guidedlight@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

USB-A to USB-A cables do exist.

I have seen many (very cheap) peripherals use USB-A sockets. I figure those sockets must be a few cents cheaper than alternatives.

[–] BorgDrone@lemmy.one -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And there was a USB certified logo on these cables and devices?

[–] ninjan@lemmy.mildgrim.com 3 points 1 year ago

China stuff loves to slap logos on there that do not apply, so probably without having seen this particular abomination myself. Fake CE markings are super common though.

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