Modifying MacBook Corners for Personal Comfort: A User's Unconventional Approach
By
normanvalentine
Plain bagel done well. Pleasantly substantive.
Summary
The author describes their personal practice of filing down the sharp corners of their MacBook to make it more comfortable for their wrists. They explain that while Apple's industrial designers intentionally created sharp edges for aesthetic and structural reasons, the author finds them uncomfortable during use. The article includes photos showing the modified MacBook and discusses the author's rationale for this unconventional modification, acknowledging that many people find the practice shocking or controversial.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI file the sharp corners off my MacBooks.
The bottom edge of the MacBook is very sharp.
But, it is uncomfortable on my wrists, and I believe strongly in comfort over aesthetics.
People like to freak out about this, so I wanted to post it here to make sure that everyone who wants to freak out about it gets the opportunity to do so.
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