I'm trying to figure out how to match all the USB cables and power bricks I have to my various devices. My husband and I run businesses from home, which means we have a lot more devices and cables than the average household. I've come to realize that charging speeds and safety depend on both the cables and power bricks. Just recently, I had a stressful experience while traveling when my MacBook and iPad wouldn't charge at all, and I ended up freaking out, thinking they were broken or damaged. Thankfully, my husband's phone charger worked perfectly when we got home. Now, I want to know how to determine which of my cables are the safest and fastest for charging my devices without being super tech-savvy. Any tips on how to match these cables with the right devices?
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It really boils down to the power delivery. Laptops typically need around 65 watts. Each power brick should have this information labeled on it. If you used a charger meant for a phone, it likely wasn’t powerful enough to charge your laptop or tablet effectively.
Honestly, it's not just about the charger—if the cable isn't capable of supporting Power Delivery (PD), it can cause issues too. That's something to watch out for!