USB-C TAKEOVER: WHICH ADAPTERS TO KEEP IN 2026

Keep these: - USB-C to USB-C cables – Essential for phones, laptops, and tablets. The universal standard going forward. - USB-C power adapters – Replace older chargers with USB-C versions for compatibility across devices. - USB-C to Lightning – Only if you own older iPhones or iPads that haven't switched to USB-C. Toss these: - Micro-USB adapters – Android phones abandoned this standard years ago. - 30-pin dock connectors – Obsolete Apple hardware from the pre-Lightning era. - Mini-USB cables – Rarely used in modern devices. - USB-A to proprietary connectors – Manufacturers have moved to USB-C across the board. The exception: Keep one USB-A hub if you still use legacy peripherals like printers or external drives. Otherwise, USB-C ecosystem coverage is now comprehensive enough that most older adapters serve no purpose. Recycle responsibly—electronics waste facilities accept these materials.