One solution could be to color codes the cables, so you see if it can support thunderbolt, charging or display port. And then different colours for the speed th

One solution could be to color codes the cables, so you see if it can support thunderbolt, charging or display port. And then different colours for the speed they support. Same could be done with the connectors on the device you want to put them in. But I guess at least Apple wouldn't adopt them and simply support everything on every port and cable they sell, making their devices and cables more expensive but easier for customers.