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Most of my ethernet cables' plastic bits break off after like 20 usages.

• ChuckMcM 7y ago
  Per my comment :-) You probably wouldn't want to use the RJ45 for something that has lots and lots of insertion cycles[1], but there are many connectors that are both positive lock and can support thousands if not millions of connect events. [1] It also has the risk of confusing network ports with peripheral ports. So pick something "new" (connector wise) for peripherals.
• endgame 7y ago
  And now your USB Type-C connectors can go all stupid and loose after a few plug/unplug cycles too!
• numpad0 7y ago
  8P8C/RJ45 is such a massive ongoing mistake
  • Miraste 7y ago
    I didn't fully appreciate RJ45's failings as a connector until I had to put terminate some cables myself recently. I have a new respect for network techs, because wiring those things is a massive pain.