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Apple Store app updated with new Saved Items list feature, audio descriptions Apple has updated the Apple Store app for iOS with a new feature that makes it easier for users to save items to lists and share those lists with Apple specialists during a visit. Yes, MagSafe 1 power adapters that come in L and T shapes are interchangeable. MagSafe 2 adapters are not interchangeable with either type of MagSafe 1 chargers. Counterfeit chargers lately have the same external attributes: look, labels, and even serial numbers.
The only way to tell the difference is by connecting the charger and then checking the System Report. While the research was done on various iPhone chargers, it is reasonable to assume that more expensive MacBook charges carry similar safety risks. You can buy so-called replacement chargers on Amazon, and they usually cost times less than original ones. Replacement chargers do not have the Apple logo on the side, and also they are not certified by UL.
Especially, if it can fry my expensive laptop. Replacement chargers have a comparable number of components inside. The only thing I noticed is the lack of isolation between parts, which potentially can cause overheating and fire hazards. By the way, fake chargers are one of the top reasons why MacBooks overheat and lose battery charge quickly. You will need to buy the cable for the USB-C power adapter too. Hi, I am Al.
I've been working with computers for more than 20 years and I am passionate about Apple products.
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