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Getting Accessories for MacBook Air (M1, 2020)

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The products I bought that seems to help for my needs.

Bringing back that MacSafe

MacSafe is a magnetic technology from Apple they used to had on older MacBook models; a charging port that connect with cable with magnets. This would prevent accidents when someone walk over your cable but get caught and swoop your laptop off the table.

This MacBook only comes with 2 Thunderbolt/USB 4 and headphone ports.

So I thought maybe this year there is something for it and I found two products and keys that I need:

  • It has magnets
  • 4K at least 60Hz
  • Charge my MacBook
  • Transfer data

Basically everything, but and extension.

USB C Magnet Adapter | Thunderbolt 3 | 100W PD Fast Charge | 20Gb/s Data Transfer | 4K @ 60Hz Video Output | Magsafe Angle Plug

It's small and compact and you can easily fit two of these in your MacBook. But the magnet feels weak against sturdy USB-C cables.

USB C Magnetic Adapter 20 Pins Type C Connector, Supports USB pd 100 W Fast Charge, 10 GBP/s Data Transfer and 4K @ 60 Hz Video Output, Compatible with MacBook Pro/Air and Other Type C Devices

I personally use this more often, because I've got sturdy USB-C cable and this product has Ultra Strong Magnets. But it's quite big and can't only fit one of the same.

Closing the lid scratches the screen

Closing the lid makes contact with keyboard keys that scratches the screen overtime. I've used many MacBook's over the years and even I use it carefully I still get scratches on my screen. You can guess it how; It’s the keyboard!

3X LetsSwipeThat microvezeldoeken - 13 inch microvezel scherm beschermdoek. Microvezeldoek voor bescherming tegen vuil op het laptop toetsenbord. Microvezeldoek voor notebookreiniging

I can finally close the lid with this microfibre cloth between it.

USB-C to USB-C cable

Connect my MacBook to an external monitor. What is with this USB-C to HDMI cable/adapter that can’t deliver 4K @ 60Hz. I thought I found an adapter, but it never supports 3840 x 2160. And all those cables extensions really look-a-like that you really need to check carefully for not buying the wrong product.

NIMASO USB C to USB C 3.1 Gen2 Cable, PD 100W USB Type C to Type C Fast Charging Cable 4K Video Output for Samsung GalaxyS20 Ultra/Note 10 Macbook Pro, iPad Pro 2020/2018, HUAWEI MateBook

Maybe I should buy 3 meter long cable, or a Thunderbolt could be good idea. Might be overkill.