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Intel Macs: reading cable data needs Apple silicon.
About WhatCable
WhatCable reports what a plugged-in USB-C, Thunderbolt or MagSafe cable supports: charging wattage, data speed and video. It reads the cable’s e-marker chip and the negotiated power profile to explain slow charging or transfers, and flags cables that look counterfeit.
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