• aeronmelon@lemmy.worldM
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    2 months ago

    If your device has good software, it will only allow power unless you authorize a data connection.

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      2 months ago

      * Assuming there is no bug, zero-day, or other vulnerability on the current version of your fully updated device.

      Having a power-only cable removes that as a possibility.

      • mitchty@lemmy.sdf.org
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        2 months ago

        Still gotta worry about stuff that could send a ton of current to fry the ports too. USB condoms can help here too but your own power adapter is best.