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Old July 17th 20, 09:58 AM posted to alt.computer.workshop,alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default Turn off data and only leave power on USB port?

wasbit wrote:
"Commander Kinsey" wrote in message
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On Thu, 16 Jul 2020 10:06:45 +0100, wasbit
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On 7/13/20 9:25 AM, Commander Kinsey wrote:
How do I make a USB port in Windows 10 just provide power and not a
data connection? For example my satnav has a low battery and I just
want to use it indoors. But when it sees the PC, it just becomes a
removable drive and I can't use it.


Sorry, missed the OP

DIY Perks explains the difference between a host & sub modes,
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl1UPoYSAow


Er.... that's a video about electric bikes.


Nope. It's about adding an external LED light to a smart phone using the USB
port for power.

Dunno what you were watching.


That’s what I saw, too.

YouTube is getting sorta insane with ads these days — maybe he saw an ad
and got confused?

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