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How to Create an IT Policy Framework for Your Business
5 Dec, 2025

£19.02 inc. VAT
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For £15.88 ex-VAT, this is the sort of USB‑C cable you buy when you just need a decent, no-drama lead for everyday office use — docking stations, monitors, simple device charging/data, that kind of thing. Targus is usually reliable on the “it just works” front, and 1m is a practical length for desks and small workstations without turning your cable into a trip hazard. If you’re equipping staff or replacing the inevitable “mystery cable that’s gone missing,” it’s a sensible, low-risk pick.
That said, I wouldn’t treat it as a bargain-for-everything monster. USB‑C cables can be inconsistent depending on what you plug in, and if you’re doing high-throughput transfers day-in, day-out or running mission-critical peripherals, I’d rather spend a bit more (or choose a cable from a brand/models that are specifically proven for that use case). Also check your ports/dock requirements: if your setup is picky, the “Gen” marketing is less important than actual compatibility and build quality.
**Who should buy:** office IT, managed desktop setups, general-purpose USB‑C data/charging replacements where you want Targus reliability and a sensible 1m length. **Who shouldn’t:** anyone needing premium performance/certainty for demanding workloads, or who’s trying to squeeze maximum throughput out of every cable.

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