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  1. Rychiar

    Charging cable turning Blue/green

    How many people on here have had this happen? It’s definitely an issue Apple recognizes
  2. nicko3.0i

    USB-C 90 degrees adapter for iPhone 15 PRO

    Hi everyone Some days after the "scary fast" event I read an article that described the gear used to achieve those results (gimbals, lights, ecc ), and somewhere they told about the exact 90 degrees USB-c adapters used... well, either maybe I'm still drunk from yesterday night, or my memory is...
  3. blakespot

    Decades of dongles

    I was diving in my dongle box today, looking for a Firewire 400-to-800 adapter, when I noted how many Apple-made dongles I have accumulated over the years (though they represent a small percentage of the overall dongle population in the aforementioned box). These dongles or adapters worked in...
  4. M

    How to connect a 2018 Mac Mini to a Mini DisplayPort Monitor with 4K@60 Hz

    I recently bought the Samsung 27" ViewFinity S90PC 5K monitor (their competitor to the 27" Apple Studio Display). Besides a Thunderbolt 4 input, this monitor also offers a second input via Mini DisplayPort. The Thunderbolt 4 input is already occupied by my Mac Studio. I am looking to connect a...
  5. devrimer

    4k 120hz on macbook pro retina touchbar A1990

    Hello, I have macbook pro retina touchbar A1990 (this laptop) with thoe specs 2,6 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7 Radeon Pro 560X 4 GB Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB 32 GB 2400 MHz DDR4 as I research on the internet that this laptop able to work with 4k 120Hz monitor. and I bought Benq EX3210U...
  6. S

    What cable comes with iPhone 15 Pro Max - 3.0? 3.1?

    I can't seem to find the specifications for the cable that shipped with the 15 Pro Max. Anyone know? Is it 3.0? 3.1? Thank you!!
  7. D

    Is it worth buying Apple usb-c to lightning cables?

    The cable that came with my iPhone 11 is broken and I need a new one, not only for charging but also for backups to my Mac. Because of the backups I am interested in (data) reliability, otherwise I'd certainly buy a much cheaper third party cable. Is there a difference? Can third party cables...
  8. S

    I am looking for a cable strap that gets attached to the cable (never leaves the cable).

    Hey, I am looking for a cable strap that gets attached to the cable (never leaves the cable). It is basically the strap you usually have with your long laptop charger, it has a hole to attach the cable and a Velcro to tie the strap when needed. I can't find something similar on Amazon.com.
  9. T

    Cable help - M1 MBP 16” to LG Ultrawide curved 35”

    I am cable challenged, in spite of searching here. Just replaced my mid 2015 MBP that was connected to my LG monitor via DP (see monitor pic) to Thunderbolt port. Is best option for new cable DP to new MBP’s USB-3 (vs HDMI. port)? Thank you!
  10. onFIRE

    I got pen ink on my braided cable

    Ugh, I got pen ink on my braided cable for my MacBook Air 2022. Anyone have tips on how to clean it?
  11. circatee

    CalDigit and Apple Thunderbolt 3 cable

    Curious, would an Apple Thunderbolt 3 cable, work with a CalDigit dock? The official thunderbolt cable for the CalDigit is missing. Hence, the question...
  12. WeatherWeasel

    Are there extension cables

    Is there an extension cable for the USB-C ? I have a hub with a short cable, I think the hub was intended to be used on a macbook, but I have the 24 M1 imac. I want to be able to connect to the USB C port to the Belkin hub, right now if I want to use it ,it hangs down and that isn't much...
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  14. Le0M

    iPhone not seen by Mac while connected via USB

    Hi everyone, My Mac won't see the iPhone when connected via cable, no matter what. I tried: - resetting iPhone settings - force-restarting iPhone - restarting the MBP M1 - checking the cable - other devices actually show up on the mac On "system information" it won't show up. The iPhone will...
  15. Josieb1

    iPad Air Looking for a charging cable for my USB C iPad with my 10W Apple charger.

    I purchased an iPad Air 5 today. It comes with the USB C cable and a USB C charger. I don’t really want to buy another charger as I have four of the 10W iPad chargers that came with my Air 3 floating around the house, so I’m looking for (I think) a USB A to USB C cable. I can’t seem to find one...
  16. A

    Dropped my iPhone’s lightning cable in water

    It was not plugged into the phone or in the wall. Essentially, I just dropped a cable in water. If I let it dry, can I safely use it afterwards? Or should I buy a new one?
  17. fishingfromakay

    Which Cable should I use ? Help Please

    Hello and thnx, I recently got e new Mini M1 and a LG ( 32UP83A-W ) 31.5” UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Display. I am not sure which cable would give me the better video. Should I use the HDMI or the USB-C ? thank you for any help/suggestions.
  18. P

    Does anybody know where to get a Newton MessagePad 1000 Mac connection cable?

    Does anybody know where to get a Newton MessagePad 1000 Mac connection cable? I can't seem to find one online, however, I have seen one for the MessagePad 2000 and 2100, does anyone also know if the 2000/2100 ones are compatible with the 1000? Thanks in advance.
  19. nickycreative

    Advice Needed For New Workflow (New MacBook Pro & Dell Monitor)

    After yesterday's announcements I am looking to buy the new 14" MacBook Pro. I want to use this as my new main workstation. I already have a Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K USB-C Monitor - the U2720Q - here - which I'd like to connect to. I was also thinking about a docking station - the CalDigit...
  20. D

    Mac Mini M1 video cable (USB-C or HDMI to full-size DisplayPort)

    I have an M1 Mac Mini and a 4K monitor (Acer Predator XB3). For inputs the monitor has an HDMI port and a DisplayPort port. I can connect the Mac Mini successfully via HDMI -> HDMI but I have yet to find a cable (from either USB-C or HDMI) that will work with the DisplayPort port. A signal is...