Re: Usb-c is a giant cluster
I disagree. Relying on unique connectors to identify cable function was never sustainable. Barrel plugs anyone? At least with USB, if you can plug it in you get some basic functionality and nothing's going to be cooked. Sure, you still need to know that you need the appropriate cable to, say, charge your laptop but it was ever thus. And at least with USB there's some prospect of automating the process. Window's "this device can work faster" leaves something to be desired but a wizard complete with pictures could be very useful for those that need some help.
Now, one thing that is a clusterfuck is the labelling but even that's been sorted out. Apparently the new standard is to label cables with the maximum data rate and power capacity. Two figures, and really all you need to know.