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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

In what way is type A more secure physically than type B?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I always forget type B even exists tbh. But type A has more friction in my experience

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Type B is used for printers most frequently, in my experience, though I do have an old external HDD that uses it, as well as the audio interface for my desktop.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Full size type B is not the only type B that exists. Micro-B also exists, which is a way more popular form of USB B.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

You are correct, I always forget about micro lol