Here’s how you can put a stop to that problem forever, and not lose the convenience of USB-C. A magnetic breakaway connector. I’ve written about USB-C magnetic breakaway connectors in the past, but lately, I noticed a new design that looked to be improved, so I bought a few to test. The verdict – get a set today! Must read: iPhone 13 will get the feature that everyone wants These connectors consist of two parts. First is a bit that fits into the USB-C port, and the other is an end that fits onto the cable and magnetically attaches to the bit in the port, creating a secure connection that will disconnect if too much strain is put on the cable. I’ve been using a set for a few weeks now and they’ve worked flawlessly. They attach easily like any other USB-C connector and don’t in any way impede or interfere with any of the features you’d expect from the USB-C port (you still get 100W charging, 10Gbps data transfer, and 4K@60 Hz video output). There’s even a built-in LED to show when the laptop is charging. While the older style was very reliable, I find that the new improved design of these means that there’s less chance of inadvertently mis-seating the connector and it not charging the laptop. They’re also handy on smartphones, especially if you charge one in the car. They’re also quite a bargain – two for $22.
