On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 20:52:28 -0400, songbird wrote:

> i added a bunch of extra ones since i had empty
> slots inside i didn't need for anything else.
>
> this way, in the future, when existing slots stop
> working i can use them instead.

When one stops working, usually 3 or 7 others will also stop
working. The controllers usually handle 4 or 8 ports at a time.

> at least that is the theory. it only cost a few $
> each so worth the insurance for later and it cuts down
> on wear and tear for the ports if you don't have to
> keep unplugging one thing to plug in something else.

I have two ports that I use for thumb drives that see a lot of in &
out. To those I've attached small extension cords that the cords
get the wear & tear rather than the computer-mounted ports. Nothing
has ever worn out, though.

-sw