Monday 30 January 2017

This gizmo can help you catch a defective USB Type C cable before it fries your electronics

If you are worried about an USB Type C cable potentially damaging your Type C device due to improperly regulated power draw, Satechi might have the right tool for you. The Type-C Power Meter ($30) connects between the cable (hooked up to a charging device) and the charger to show real-time data such as voltage, current, and energy transfer. This way, you'll know if the cable is functioning correctly and the device you are drawing energy from is providing sufficient power.

Unfortunately, the Power Meter won't double as a surge protector and it won't tell you, in layman terms, if everything ...

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