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    1. Query: Recommendations on how / where to buy USB cables?

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      So since the USB-C spec came out, there are so many different cables advertising different optional capabilities. Even if you are careful to select a cable which does what you need, there is a...

      So since the USB-C spec came out, there are so many different cables advertising different optional capabilities.

      Even if you are careful to select a cable which does what you need, there is a good chance it won't have all capabilities as advertised, you only find out when it arrives.

      The situation on Amazon is particularly bad, with co-mingled stock and questionable brands like XZZTTG and EIUTOO dominating the listings.

      For me, now, I'm specifically struggling to find a short replacement cable for my Samsung T7 SSD, which came with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 cable which was ~15cm and flexible. It was very nice, but they're not sold seperately!

      So, where do you look these days to find a listing of decent and reliable accessories like USB cables?

      UPDATE:

      Great recommendations on brands to look for.
      Thanks all!

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