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When Apple finally made the move to USB-C, it did so in a very Apple way. That includes the offering of a $130 Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) Pro cable, one that’s actually $160 if you need the full 3 meters.

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Fortunately, the USB-C ecosystem is already thriving. Unfortunately, you’re probably going to need a dongle or three in the meantime. Fortunately, the USB-C ecosystem is already thriving.

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