While a random USB port is likely fine for charging your phone, the risk is not zero. For extra safety, you can take a few extra steps.

Your laptop's USB-C ports look alike, but they might work very differently.

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However, if you've been using USB hubs and assuming you're able to use them just as if they were ports on your computer, it ...

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This only works with receivers that advertise they are capable of receiving surround streams, and the ESP32 AirPlay 2 Surround 7.1 is built on that concept. To quote the product's documentation: ...

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Ever notice upstream and dowstream USB ports on your monitor and wonder what they're for? We explain the difference and what ...

You probably bought your laptop for the screen and the specs, not the ports. Fair enough, but that USB-C port has been hiding ...