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 ...
  • JustAnotherPodunk@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    17 hours ago

    God damn it why does getting a universal standard for charging take so much effort?!

    Don’t answer that. I know why. I’m just frustrated.

    We are getting closer. I’m thrilled at the potential. Also fuck this shit…

    I get all of it… But I’m still angry. We are so god damn close.

    Takes hands and does the ‘whooosaaaah’ motion

    • quips@slrpnk.netEnglish
      1·
      5 hours 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.

    • TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      7 hours ago

      because of the knobs in this thread who are arguing that usb c sucks and there should be something better and proprietary.