Accessories

The best USB-C monitors for MacBook and MacBook Pro

Cody Lee ∙ Updated November 27, 2020

This is an easy-to-follow guide aimed at folks who are in the market for an external display for their MacBook or MacBook Pro. These laptops feature USB-C ports exclusively, so if you want to hook them up to a display without the need for dongles, you'll need to find one that supports the tech.

Since the USB-C port is relatively new, there aren't a ton of monitors out there that are compatible with it just yet. But as usual we've taken the time to track down the best USB-C monitors for MacBook and MacBook Pro available, based on a variety of factors, including price, features, expert and user reviews, and of course our own experiences.

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Review: Aukey 30,000mAh USB-C MacBook battery pack

Andrew O'Hara ∙ August 23, 2017

MacBook battery packs are a thing now. Since the adoption of USB-C, it has allowed third-party manufacturers to create portable batteries for MacBook and MacBook Pro. There are a few big players on the market, most recently Mophie. Aukey has also released an upgraded version of their massive 30,000mAh battery, so we went hands on to test it out.

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Yes, there is a charging dock for your AirPods case

Andrew O'Hara ∙ Updated January 28, 2019

The ecosystem of third-party accessories has always been vast. You can find nearly anything you'd need for almost any Apple product. One thing I didn't expect to see a lot of accessories for? AirPods.

There isn't a limit to what accessory makers will come up with, because as it turns out, you can by an Apple MFi-certified charging dock for your AirPods: the Oittm Charging Station for AirPods.

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Review : Bolt-S USB-C cable brings MagSafe back to the Mac

Andrew O'Hara ∙ August 17, 2017

Removal of MagSafe from the latest round of MacBooks and MacBook Pros was one of the most controversial changes. MagSafe was life saving when someone inadvertently tripped over your power cable. Preventing your $1,000+ machine from toppling to the ground.

USB-C has quite its list of advantages, but it was still a difficult design decision that still angers people to this day. Vinpok is looking to remedy that with their launch of the Bolt-S USB-C magnetic cable for MacBook and MacBook Pro.

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Review: Tile Pro Sport and Style Bluetooth trackers

Andrew O'Hara ∙ August 16, 2017

It wasn't that long ago the Tile released the revamped Tile Mate and Tile Slim, two distinctly different Bluetooth trackers meant for different purposes. One small and tiny, the other larger, but slim enough to slide into a wallet. Tile is at it again with an all new Pro series of the popular BLE locators.

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Hands-on with Mophie Powerstation USB-C XXL for MacBook

Andrew O'Hara ∙ August 11, 2017

Since Apple dropped MagSafe in favor of USB-C, one of the big positives was the ability for third-party manufacturers to create external batteries and chargers. There have been a few until now, but recently we've seen several hit the market. Notable entrants from Aukey, RAVPower, Anker, and now Mophie.

Mophie has just released an updated version of their Powerstation XXL, cleverly named Powerstation USB-C XXL. It doesn't differ greatly from the other batteries we've seen in the past, but it is possibly the most well known.

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Picaso Lab handcrafts incredible leather MacBook Pro sleeves

Anthony Bouchard ∙ Updated April 29, 2019

Without protection for your Apple notebook when you’re traveling, hazards that spell out scratches or dents in the aluminum finish lurk around every corner.

The Picaso Lab classic leather sleeve lets you pack your Apple notebook with confidence. Available in a slew of color choices, I opted for the black and coral red option you see above because it's stunning and really pops. I even had my full name engraved in the leather to give it some ownership.

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