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Hands on with Apple's new dual-output USB-C chargers
Great question. I have a 735 and a 726 from Anker and they are excellent chargers. Great quality, higher wattage, more than one color, cheaper price, GaN (!). I’m usually pretty adamant about getting first party accessories when possible, even though they are usually more expensive. And I really want to want these, but I’m afraid they’re a hard pass here. I’ve switched almost all my chargers over to GaN, and these just feel like a step backwards to me.TightLines said:How is it Anker can make the same device and sell it for half of what Apple charges?Apple missed a great opportunity here to really make a splash at the GaN party. Instead, they quietly slipped into the shallow end while nobody was paying attention.
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TikTok staff in China allegedly accessed U.S. user data
If only someone could have warned us…
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Apple will continue selling the M1 Macbook Air alongside the M2 model
The height difference between the 2 is only 0.72cm, when measuring the thin end of the M1. If you think that is significant enough to aggravate your arthritis, then go with the M1 with the added bonus of saving yourself a few hundred dollars. If your primarily using it just to write, the added muscle of the M2 would just be wasted anyway and the M1 is still a great machine that will give you years of service. If, however, you need/want the latest and greatest, then definitely try both out first to see if that 0.72cm is manageable.mpw_amherst said:I am torn now. I'm a writer and been been waiting for this upgrade for a while to finally move on from my Macbook 12" (love the form factor, can't live with the keyboard). However, there are two things that give me pause and make me wonder if I should opt for the M1: 1) I had hoped the new M2 would match the Macbook weight, but it is still over 1kg and only marginally lighter than the M1 Air, and 2) I'd not thought of it before, but commenters mention the wedge design as much easier for typing. I have arthritis in my hands so am mindful of such things. I recall back in c2010 or so when I had a chunky Macbook Pro that the flat-edged base was less comfortable to type on and angling the hands than an Air or the Macbook. I wonder whether the height, or lift, of the M2 base is so slight as to be negligible or whether the M1 Air might still offer a more comfortable experience? Either way, I need to upgrade and will try them out in store. But interested in your thoughts.Sorry for rambling on there, and I hope that helps. One last suggestion…if you go with the M1, then definitely check Amazon or Best Buy first. They regularly sell them for much less than Apple does. I got my Air from Best Buy last summer for $849 new, and I love it.
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Apple's new 35W power adapter can charge two devices at once
Yeah, catching up to 3 years ago Anker, maybe. And no, this price is not decent for what you get. Do a little more research, and you’ll see.docno42 said:Nice to see Apple catching up with Anker. The price is decent for what it is too!
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GoDice review: Make game night more fun with these Bluetooth-enabled dice
Yes, but why would anyone looking to get away from technology be playing a game over the internet?rezwits said:crowley said:You'd have to really hate maths to think this was worth anything.
You're missing the whole "major" undisclosed point:ireland said:For me gaming with dice and cards in my opportunity to get away from technology.
With these dice you could play a game over the internet with someone, and these could "verify your rolls" versus having some kinda of Camera Rig Setup atop looking down with some kinda "Zoom Call" to confirm and such etc ad nauseam.
The real kicker will be using the API making your own game and having 1d4 -> 1d20 capsules! (in the future of course)
But VERIFIED ROLLS over the internet for RPG with friends who can't "be there" a yeah:
WINNER...
