u/AmyAzure06

I'm looking for a grounded multiport USB-C PD charging "hub", as in one that plugs in to mains via a cable, as where I need it is nowhere near a wall socket. I currently have an Anker one, however it is not grounded (just uses a figure-8 connector for 240v) and it causes a few issues.

The main issue being that it shocks me if i touch my MacBook and my older ThinkPad at the same time while they're both charging (MacBook plugged into the Anker charger, ThinkPad's barrel jack plugged into its power brick), as the ThinkPad ends up grounded while the MacBook ends up connected to neutral (I believe? Correct me if I'm wrong.)

Another issue this causes is if I plug my charging MacBook into my studio monitors (plugged into the wall, grounded) there is a very loud hum/buzz through the speakers until I unplug the MacBook from the charger.

Everything I can find is either the exact same as what I currently have (cabled but not grounded), or plugs straight into the wall. Does anyone know of a charger that meets my requirements? I'm not enjoying my current one shocking me all the time. Thanks in advance!

TLDR: Screen I ordered turned out to be a worse one relabelled, developed faults after a couple months, seller not responding to messages. Seller is "Kevin Trade Shop" on AliExpress.

Back in January I ordered an IPS screen from the AliExpress seller "Kevin Trade Shop" as that seller was the one with the most sales and relatively good reviews. I've had three pretty major issues with this purchase.

First issue I had was straight after it arrived. I had specifically ordered (and confirmed in messages with the seller) the SLT1 model. The stickers on the back of the panel did have the correct model number, but there was typos on the stickers, so the model number sticker was obviously not original. I later discovered it wasn't an SLT1, but instead one of the others that're electrically compatible but don't have the mounting rails. Mine did have the rails though, so I assume the seller swapped them on from another screen. I should've returned it at this point but it was definitely IPS and I was mostly happy with it (although it had awful ghosting) as it was still miles better than the old stock TN panel.

Then the second issue, about a week ago I was using my laptop, then suddenly the whole screen flashed white, and now there's a blue (that fades to black given enough time switched on) vertical line on the left side of the screen.

Third issue was resulting from the second, I messaged the seller almost immediately with pictures of the defect and politely asked if I could be sent a replacement. The seller has chosen to completely ignore my messages.

Now I'm looking back on the whole thing I'm wondering if it was defective right from the start, I'm sure if they're willing to sell a relabelled/fake item then selling a defective one isn't below them.

So please avoid this seller if possible, I wouldn't want anyone else being victim to this scam!

I listen to a very wide variety of music, some of which by very small artists who don't release their music on anything other than streaming. No physical media, no bandcamp, nothing. Is there any ethical way to listen to their music on my iPod/offline or are unethical ways I'm not sure I'm allowed to mention the only way? Thanks in advance!