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Why I can't live without this magnetic USB-C accessory - and all the devices it can charge


I've been using this USB-C accessory for six years and even own quite a few different versions at this point. Here's why.

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET The idea is to allow you to have the convenience and safety of Apple's MagSafe MacBook breakaway connector on all your devices. I've also got breakaway connectors that swivel that offer a high level of flexibility, making them great for ports that are in awkward locations. Some of the breakaway connectors come with a small removal tool, but if yours is down -- or you "misplaced" it -- you can always use some string thread or dental floss.

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