Show HN: USB Connection Info – Mac Menu Bar App to Avoid Cable Confusion

Stop guessing and start knowing. USB Connection Information is the powerful menu bar utility that gives you a live, detailed view of your USB devices and power source. Perfect for professionals, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who wants more control over their Mac.

Are you using the right cable? Is your new device running at full speed? With USB Connection Information, the answers are just a click away.

DEEP DEVICE DETAILS: Instantly check crucial info for any device:
- Connection Speed (from 1.5 Mbps to 10 Gbps+)
- USB Version (2.0, 2.01, 3.1, etc.)
- Device Requested Wattage
- Vendor & Product ID
- Serial Number

INSTANT USB AWARENESS: See a full list of connected devices the second you plug them in. Know immediately what's connected without digging through system menus.

AUTOMATIC VENDOR IDENTIFICATION: Automatically identifies the manufacturer for over 90% for common consumer USB devices.

A SMARTER MENU BAR: Customize the application to fit your workflow. Show an icon, the speed of your primary device, or a count of all connected peripherals.

EFFICIENT & PRIVATE: Built with modern SwiftUI for a lightweight footprint that won't slow you down. Your data is never collected and never leaves your Mac!

Take the guesswork out of your hardware. Download USB Connection Information and get empowered.