Comixbooks
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So all recent laptops have USBC which is small but it's easy to bend the power plug was more ideal. Unless the entire purpose was for universal adapters.
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How to protect flimsy USBC power plug from bending.
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sharknice
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get one with a 90 degree connector if you want it to go straight back
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Are you impacting it with things or just the strain of the cord pulling on the port? If you are keeping the power cord at the desk you can strain relief it to the desk using some adhesive cord management holders.
There is also different cable options , some thicker some more flexible, coiled, right angle as mentioned.
There is also different cable options , some thicker some more flexible, coiled, right angle as mentioned.
Comixbooks
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Yeah I just got a pack of those holders they work wonders for cords. I'm asking for my Mom since the laptop is on a wooden table.
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Could even get like one of those mouse cord bungees to use for the power cord
bobsuncledan
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How is the USB-C connection any less flimsy than any other USB connection other than 'USB-A'? They are all small and flimsy. Gotta take care when you plug something in and when it is connected.
Most consumer connector ports are fragile, HDMI, USB whatever. The more commercial ones - RJ45 (ethernet) RJ59 (COAX) are not. Except fiber which is fragile no matter what.
Maybe it's just a crapshoot the more I think about it. Some are strong (RJ45), some are garbage (USB).
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Get a magnetic USB C quick connect in whatever angle you need it in.
RedShred
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Buy an assortment of adapters. I have some that are 90* in horizontal and vertical. Look on Amazon.
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240W USB-C Adapter, 90 Degree Magnetic USB C Extender
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fat barrel connectors on older Dells and HPs was fantastic. Not sure why that round didn't catch on in the USB world. Oh, a billion years later you guys *finally* made a symmetrical plug?(usbc) Barrels have been around forever and can be plugged in at any angle.