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TikTok is so powerful, even CNN has an account, and they recently posted a hack that sounds relatively useful. Many users aren’t aware there is a magnet in both AirPods and Macbooks. This means they can essentially stick together for storage.
But should you be doing it? No! Here’s why this viral trick can damage your AirPods, and you should avoid it altogether.
The scoop
Recently, CNN reported that you could easily store Apple AirPods directly on your computer screen thanks to magnets inside both devices. Place them on the screen of your computer, and voila, they will stay put.
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You don’t have to put both AirPods in the same place either. They each have separate magnets. While this is a neat trick, we have some reasons you shouldn’t be doing this.
Magnets are there for a reason
So, your laptop has magnets for a reason. Macbooks, and all laptops for that matter, utilize special technology to perform at optimum power.
There’s a reason your laptop can automatically detect when to stay awake, when something is close to the screen and when to go to sleep. These features are partly thanks to magnets built-in.
If you place your AirPods on the lid of your computer, you may accidentally trick your laptop into sleep mode, which can be a pain. And that’s the best-case scenario.
You could forget they are there
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