I n an era of ever-evolving tech, it's easy to accumulate a drawer full of outdated USB cables—mini USBs, micro USBs, USB-A to USB-B—the list goes on. And with newer gadgets moving toward USB ...

You may need a FireWire adapter or a mini-USB cable. IT departments still stock these relics because someone, somewhere, still needs them. Even at home, the story’s the same.

Similarly, Mini-USB cables are still needed for some older cameras and storage devices. Of course, you probably don't need to keep more than one of each type, since you won't use them often.

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Unlike mini USB, it can be harder to ... After it took three hours to locate a USB-C cable on that trip, I began to carry a micro USB to USB-C adapter at all times. Jeroen den Otter / Unsplash.

Then we had USB-B (a square-ish plug found often on printers), followed by Mini-USB and Micro-USB, the tiny plugs found on many non-Apple devices since the 2000s.

Mini USB: A mostly outdated standard, so only hang onto these cables if you have a specific device that uses them. Old phone chargers: Unless you plan dusting off the old Blackberry, get rid of ...