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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by falcolas on Thursday October 01, 2020 @10:20AM (#24651099)
> Plus, I can charge my MacBook on either side, so that's basically life changing on its own.

Yeah, be careful with that - for some MacBook Pro models charging from the left side will cause overheating and CPU throttling issues.

Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by paulirwin on Thursday October 01, 2020 @10:30AM (#24651223)
I was curious about this so had to go digging. For those that want the citation: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/why-you-shouldnt-cha...
Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by ogre_codes on Thursday October 01, 2020 @09:52PM (#24657994)
There is a preferred side, but if you need juice, you can sit down in a coffee shop[1] you don't need to worry about it. Just make sure your main setup at home/ your office is correct.

[1] we'll be able to do that again sometime right?

Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by kalleboo on Thursday October 01, 2020 @11:56PM (#24658702)
I had the same issue on my old MagSafe MBP though, and there you don't even have the option of charging on the right to work around the problem
Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by chorsestudios on Thursday October 01, 2020 @10:37AM (#24651298)
Does this still occur with the latest version of MacOS?
Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by ben-schaaf on Thursday October 01, 2020 @11:25AM (#24651974)
From my understanding it's a motherboard layout/cooling issue. Not going to fix that with software.
Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by floatboth on Thursday October 01, 2020 @12:37PM (#24653023)
Definitely possible to limit the wattage received on that side in firmware.
Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by falcolas on Thursday October 01, 2020 @11:19AM (#24651893)
I haven't heard of any change; my own setup is on the right. I will say that the corner of my computer where power is plugged in is uncomfortably hot.
Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by spacedcowboy on Thursday October 01, 2020 @11:40AM (#24652172)
Is it closed ?

Because I've had my MBP plugged in for the last 6 months, driving 2 external 4K displays on one side, power-in on the other, and an OWC 10Gigabit dock in the last port.

It's cool to touch, but I have the lid open (I use the LCD as the third display). I've read of people saying it gets hot when the lid is closed...

Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by falcolas on Thursday October 01, 2020 @11:52AM (#24652336)
Nope, it's open; I use it as a second monitor as well. It's also on a stand (Roost) that exposes probably 99% of the bottom of the computer to air as well. 2019 Macbook Pro 16".

This is while the computer is under load (a Google Meet in Chrome, which is a power hungry little SOB). Also, the power is the only thing in the hot corner.

Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by kalleboo on Thursday October 01, 2020 @11:57PM (#24658710)
If it's always plugged in, then you're not charging the battery and there is less heat generated. I only have issues when it's charging the battery (maybe the battery controller is over there?)