I was able to read the article with some ad blockers and without a subscription, but editing to add an archive link, shared below: https://archive.is/NBivg
This seems like a really cool device from a company called Werewolf. As the article details, they make a little $8 programmable USB-C power adapter, called the VFLEX, that you can get barrel plug adapters for to power older devices that use barrel plugs.
The article discusses some caveats, such as not every USB-C power supply supporting every voltage a device may need. But you can plug the VFLEX into your power adapters (and battery banks) and create a local database of available voltages. Then when you want to power a specific device the app will guide you through which power adapters are compatible with it.
I have no affiliation with the company, but after reading about the VFLEX it seems like a neat option to power some older devices I have.
Subscription required
Huh, I was able to view the article just fine without seeing anything about needing a subscription.
The article is subscription locked for me as well, strange…
Bypass Paywalls Clean:
https://gitflic.ru/project/magnolia1234/bpc_uploads
The only reason it is hosted in Russia is because it was kicked off Firefox Add-ons, then Gitlab, then Github due to DMCA takedown notices.
here you go: https://archive.is/NBivg
Where does it say that? I checked the linked article and the product site and can’t see any mention of a subscription.
Only for people who don’t use proper web browsers with a proper ad blocker.
TAF‽ For a dongle‽
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Reading mode worked for me on Firefox Mobile.