Guides

Straight answers on Apple chargers, adapters, and buying for schools and institutions.
A MagSafe connector beside the magnetic charging port on the side of a MacBook

MacBook Air Charger: Which One Do You Need?

Which MacBook Air charger do you need? Match your model to the right one: 45W MagSafe 2, 30W/35W USB-C, or MagSafe 3, with this quick, no-nonsense guide.

MacBook Air Charger: Which One Do You Need?

Which MacBook Air charger do you need? Match your model to the right one: 45W MagSafe 2, 30W/35W USB-C, or MagSafe 3, with this quick, no-nonsense guide.

A classroom charging cart of laptops beside a bin labelled Chromebook chargers

Chromebook Charger Guide: Everything Schools Ne...

A practical Chromebook charger guide for schools: USB-C vs barrel plugs, wattage, spares for 1:1 programs, and how to buy in bulk with a purchase order.

Chromebook Charger Guide: Everything Schools Ne...

A practical Chromebook charger guide for schools: USB-C vs barrel plugs, wattage, spares for 1:1 programs, and how to buy in bulk with a purchase order.

USB-C wall chargers lined up in ascending wattage, showing the size difference

Apple Wall Charger: Which One Do You Actually N...

Confused by Apple wall chargers? Here's how to pick the right wattage for your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook, 20W to 140W, without overbuying or undercharging.

Apple Wall Charger: Which One Do You Actually N...

Confused by Apple wall chargers? Here's how to pick the right wattage for your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook, 20W to 140W, without overbuying or undercharging.

A Lightning cable, a USB-C cable, and a 20W USB-C power adapter laid side by side

Types of iPhone Chargers: The Complete Guide

A plain-English guide to the types of iPhone chargers: Lightning vs USB-C, wall bricks, wattage, MagSafe wireless, and how to pick the right one fast.

Types of iPhone Chargers: The Complete Guide

A plain-English guide to the types of iPhone chargers: Lightning vs USB-C, wall bricks, wattage, MagSafe wireless, and how to pick the right one fast.