Can my Type-C cable transfer data?
You may have found that, all electronics around us are going to be “Type C”. Even Apple, who used to persist in using its own Lightning ports and cables, had been forced to adopt Type-C. The original intention of Type-C design is to unify the interface and realize one line for all devices, which is convenient for users, saves resources and protects environment. However, it is actually only the shape that is unified. The interface and cable support different standards, resulting in the same Type-C cable, but the actual fuctions vary greatly. This confusion extends to docking stations too — if you’re setting up a Dell dock, our Dell Dock Compatibility Chart guide explains which connections actually work. And for legacy cables, see what’s the maximum cable length supported by VGA. ...