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Engineer Files MacBook's Knife-Like Edges for Wrist Relief – A DIY Rebellion Against Apple's Unibody Perfection

Picture this: a software engineer in San Francisco, file rasping against premium aluminum, taming the beastly edges of his MacBook. It's a tiny act of defiance that screams bigger truths about tools built for tomorrow's AI creators.

Close-up of a MacBook Pro with rounded, filed bottom edges revealing smooth aluminum bevel under palm rest

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Kent Walters filed his MacBook's sharp unibody edges for wrist comfort, turning a design flaw into a personalized tool. 𝕏
  • DIY tips include taping speakers/keyboard, clamping, and progressive sanding to avoid damage. 𝕏
  • This mod sparks debate on right-to-repair and future customizable AI hardware beyond rigid corporate designs. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Tom's Hardware - AI

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