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« Show #1849 (Recorded Weds Sept 15th 2021) Independent Show 328 | Main | Going Camping? Emergency? Meet The Sharpal 6-in-1 Survival Tool. »
Saturday
Sep182021

Time For A 'Chad Extra'!

Here's a gadget I never knew about. How would you like to have a USB Charging cable that is exactly a certain length? No extra cable cluttering your desk, nightstand, etc. Well, Chad found such a cable, one that is totally customize-able. It's been referred to as a “repairable Micro USB Cable”, because if it gets crushed or cut, you can 'repair' it. You'll enjoy Chad's demo when he takes the charging cable and cuts the end off. But it's not ruined, it's now just shorter. Be aware only one end of the cable has this feature, the end with the micro USB plug,  USB-C plug, or Apple plug. Once you cut the wire, you clamp the charging end back on the newly shortened wire. Chad got his at Aliexpress. There's a more expensive version on Amazon and with that one you can shorten back ends if you want to. Be aware however, it got terrible reviews. Chad also reminds folks that this is a charging cable only. It doesn't carry data. I believe the one on Amazon says 'charging and data'.

Aliexpress link: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mq8oO0j   (Not an affiliate link.)

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hEtMcn (Only 2 stars out of 5!)  As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.

See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1849

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