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I just recently got an iPod, and I completely forgot that without an adapter you have to hook it up to your computer by USB port to charge it, sync, etc. I currently have it plugged into the front USB ports (there are some back ones, but I mostly use those for keyboard/mouse) and just sort of hanging there (it's an iPod shuffle and the charger cord is really short to do anything else with, so I just let the iPod shuffle hang from it since it seems light enough and the cord seems strong enough for it). It seems to charge fine, according to the iTunes UI. To cut to the chase, my question is, is it safe to leave this charging while I do anything from just browsing the internet to playing a tasking game? Is there any risk of my PSU not being able to somehow handle it? Basically, should I leave it charging while I'm not using the computer to be safe or can I just do whatever while I let it charge? I'd assume the latter, since Apple devices aren't exactly made for the type of people that would think about these sorts of things, but I want to be sure just in case. It's an ASUS M51AD desktop computer, if that's relevant info.
Thanks. But as for the cable, are you sure it could damage it? The iPod shuffle only weighs 0.44 ounces (12.5 grams) and the cord is just a little over an inch long but quite thick. I don't have many other options here, seeing as bending the cable around to let the iPod rest on top of my computer is just about impossible (cord is too short and not flexible enough to do, and this is after just now trying) and the back USB ports are in the middle of the computer. – Josh – 2014-10-29T00:19:21.987
@Josh - The cable was not designed to support the weight of the device. You don't have to let it hang...Come on... – Ramhound – 2014-10-29T03:15:57.097
1I've seen too many cables damaged like this. The old Apple cables especially are susceptible to wear and you've only got to knock it or tug it a few times before you will damage or wear the little locking clips - after that, it will start to fall out. – Julian Knight – 2014-10-29T10:07:06.043
I suppose I'll limit my use of it like that to quickly syncing the iPod, then. I'll find an alternative or fix for long periods of charging. Thanks a bunch! – Josh – 2014-10-29T23:21:54.500