Can I turn my USB cable into a USB host cable by adding a Female to Female adapter?

Instead of buying a USB Micro B (M) to USB A (F) cable can I use a USB Micro B (M) to USB A (F) with a USB A Female to Female adapter?

context: I'm trying to connect usb devices to my tablet and it says I need a "USB Host cable": http://www.archos.com/manuals/A70_EN_v1.1.htm#usb_host_cable


Solution 1:

Yes, that should work. Strictly speaking, it doesn't conform to USB specs, but neither does their official cable and that shouldn't stop you.