WhatCable Alternatives

WhatCable is described as 'A macOS menu bar app that reads the e-marker chip inside your USB-C cables and tells you in plain English what each one can actually do. When something is charging slowly or running at reduced speed, it names the weak link' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are three alternatives to WhatCable for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, BSD, openSUSE and Ubuntu apps. The best WhatCable alternative is USB Connection Information. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try uhubctl.

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  1. USB Connection Information icon

    USB Connection Information

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    USB Connection Information is the powerful menu bar utility that gives you a live, detailed view of your USB devices and power source.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    uhubctl

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    uhubctl is utility to control USB power per-port on smart USB hubs. Smart hub is defined as one that implements per-port power switching.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • NetBSD
    • openSUSE
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    • Ubuntu
     
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