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Title: 'USB-A Isn't Going Anywhere, So Stop Removing the Port'

Link: https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/09/15/151025...

An anonymous reader shares a column: After nearly 30 years of USB-A
connectivity, the market is now transitioning to the convenient USB-C
standard, which makes sense given that it supports higher speeds, display
data, and power delivery. The symmetrical connection is also smaller and more
user-friendly, as it's reversible and works with smartphones and tablets. I
get that USB-C is inevitable, but tech brands should realize that the
ubiquitous USB-A isn't going anywhere soon and stop removing the ports we
need to run our devices. [...] It's premature for brands to phase out USB-A
when peripheral brands are still making compatible products in 2025. For
example, Logitech's current wireless pro gaming mice connect using a USB-A
Lightspeed dongle, and most Seagate external drives still use USB-A as their
connection method. The same can be said for other memory sticks, keyboards,
wireless headsets, and other new devices that are still manufactured with a
USB-A connection. I have a gaming laptop with two USB-A and USB-C ports, and
it's a constant struggle to connect all my devices simultaneously without
needing a hub. I use the two USB-A ports for my mouse and wireless headset
dongles, while a phone charging cable and portable monitor take up the USB-
Cs. This setup stresses me out because there's no extra space to connect
anything else without losing functionality.

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