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UGREEN USB-C to USB-A Cables for iPhone 15 and CarPlay

UGRENN USB-C to USB-A Cables

I just received a few UGREN UGREEN USB-C to USB-A Cables today.

UGREEN USB 3.0 Fast Charging Cable, 3.3ft

UGREEN USB A to USB C Cable, Type C Fast Charger Cable 6.6ft

UGREEN USB C Cable 2 Pack USB C Fast Charging Cable 3A USB Cable 6.6 ft

All of the cables are braided and thin, as the 6.6ft versions are thinner than its 3.3ft counterpart.

All 3 cables can be used with iPhone 15 and CarPlay in cars that only have USB-A ports.

In previous post, I tested an Anker PowerLine II UGREEN USB-C to USB-A Cable for iPhone 15 and CarPlay compatibility. Yes it is compatible, but the cable itself is thick and a bit too stiff. I’ll be using this cable as USB-C data-transfer cable with computers.

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iPhone 15 and CarPlay: Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB 3.1 Gen2 cable

If you’re looking for iPhone 15/iPhone 15 Pro and CarPlay compatible USB-C to USB 3.1 Gen2 cable, you might want to try Anker PowerLine II cable.

I happened to have a braided Anker PowerLine+ II USB-C to USB-A cable that I bought back in 2018; which is no longer available for purchase. It works with iPhone 15 for CarPlay; for CarPlay-compatible automobiles that are still equipped with USB-A port.

Anker PowerLine+ II and Anker PowerLine II Cables

I also have some other USB-C to USB-A cables. Almost all of them are not CarPlay compatible as they are primarily charging cables; not for data transfers.

I just received Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB 3.1 Gen2 cable; it works with iPhone 15 and CarPlay.

Anker PowerLine II USB-C to USB 3.1 Gen2 cable

I’m ordering a few more cables to test if they work with iPhone 15 and CarPlay.

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Microsoft-Induced Rage

It seems that Microsoft never learns not to mess with people’s computer. In this case, we’re talking about Windows 11 upgrade.

There are reasons why certain users are staying on Windows 10. That’s because certain applications are not working, properly or at all, in Windows 11.

Must we tell Windows not to upgrade to Windows 11 every month?

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New Assignment with DS1621+

New assignment arrived at the office earlier today. I am setting up Synology DS1621+ for the office to replace one of our old NAS. The package came with a few 16TB hard drives.

16TB Seagate Exos™ X16

The DiskStation came with 4GB RAM, which I would add later.

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Box from the past

At year end, we were cleaning up our storage at the office and rediscovered a packaging box from 2001.

Original iPod packaging

The iPod is safely stored on the shelf and still functioning. The box was stashed away more than 20 years ago.

The iPod changed consumer electronics landscape and was responsible in making Apple as the brand in consumer electronics. Just within a short 6 years after the release of original iPod, Apple released their most popular ever, iPhone.