If your USB-C device isn't charging, here's the quick fix I always consider first

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• USB-C charging requires protocol negotiation, which some inexpensive devices omit.
• Devices failing to charge often lack the necessary internal hardware for the charging handshake.
• Use a USB-A to USB-C cable to bypass the power negotiation protocol.

While USB charging is an improvement over the mess of proprietary connectors and protocols that preceded it in the past, it's still not the utopia the tech industry wants you to believe it is.

Here's a good example. I have a portable thermal label printer that I've found to be just so useful for keeping things organized -- it prints really clear labels that are resistant to water, oil, acid, and heat. It's also powered by a built-in rechargeable battery. It's a great printer that costs less than $30.

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