USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’s a total mess

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.

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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...

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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.

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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?)

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