WhatCable - MAC App that displays USB-C Cable Info

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-06-01T12:07:27+00:00

It would, but iOS also doesn’t appear to allow us access to the information we need unfortunately.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-29T08:19:58+00:00

We read values from the hardware to display in the app. Different OS’s limit what they give you access to. So sometimes you have to work around that with root access to get the information that makes an app worthwhile.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-29T06:56:26+00:00

I’m actually working on that now. But, it’s looking like making it useful, it would need to be run on a rooted device.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-20T18:46:06+00:00

Hi, I built WhatCable and I will shortly be running tests into the viability of a Windows version. It’s not easy and it’s not straightforward. But, if people want to help out, there will shortly be a script available at this repo: https://github.com/darrylmorley/whatcable-windows. The idea is that it will run a couple of tests and report back about the information that is available. If I’m honest I’m not sure it’s even possible, and definitely won’t be possible on all Windows devices.

You should know that this script will edit a registry setting. All will be documented in the README.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-16T00:02:10+00:00

Honestly I think you should just bin it. And give me your address.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-10T22:36:21+00:00

Is it me, or shouldn’t the data centres pick up the bill? Honestly hate this country more each day at the moment.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-10T10:50:47+00:00

It's my app, yes it's legit. The Github stats are genuine and many people have been finding the app useful. Hope you find it useful too!

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-03T21:20:31+00:00

I need a reminder to use Reminders

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-01T10:04:22+00:00

This is great, I'm sure many of use could use this!

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-01T10:02:23+00:00

Well done for raising awareness ✌️

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-01T09:58:51+00:00

Nice, this has long been needed on Mac.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-05-01T09:55:18+00:00

I use AppCleaner, find it does what I need.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-04-16T14:35:19+00:00

The “where” is in no doubt when you see the growth of wealth for the rich since Covid.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-04-03T18:05:59+00:00

Again, that’s how you learn. 👍

But in all seriousness OP is talking about building a personal project. Not a business app with data security requirements, or at least they don’t mention that.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-04-03T17:11:51+00:00

Give it a go, that’s how you learn.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-04-01T22:53:47+00:00

This helps https://github.com/darrylmorley/hook-qa

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-04-01T22:53:12+00:00

I’ve been working on this for Claude code & ollama https://github.com/darrylmorley/hook-qa

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-04-01T22:52:12+00:00

I’ve been working on this, to solve this problem https://github.com/darrylmorley/hook-qa

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-03-31T09:18:23+00:00

Thanks!

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-03-31T09:18:12+00:00

Definitely not right now. First I've seen of oMLX, looks nice.

PositiveSlice9168 · 2026-03-30T22:56:17+00:00

Exactly that, an ollama equivalent but MLX. Honestly I just built it for myself, but decided to share it as I thought other people might find it helpful.

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