many with older hardware are converting their devices over to work with USB-C. [victorc] was trying to do just that, purchasing an adapter cable to charge a ThinkPad. Things didn’t quite work ...
As a hobbyist, you no longer need to push 3 A through tiny MicroUSB connectors and underspecced cables ... by USB-C. Imagine a USB-C dock with a USB3 port, a HDMI port, and a USB-C charger input ...