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Re:I maintain a 17 year old ThinkPad by prmoustache on Thursday April 03, 2025 @10:52AM (#43570620)
I've solved the USB-C aging issue by using those magnetic cable adapters on all laptops and smartphones.
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Re:I maintain a 17 year old ThinkPad by smiley1437 on Thursday April 03, 2025 @01:56PM (#43573172)
Be careful - those magnetic adapters can fry your port

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2307079/dont-buy-these-dange...

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Re:I maintain a 17 year old ThinkPad by prmoustache on Friday April 04, 2025 @08:02AM (#43581014)
The only real difference is that magsafe ports are recessed really. I tend to check regularly that my magnetic ports aren't dusty.
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