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  1. redking-cro

    iPad Pro 2018 iPad pro usb-c cords/cables

    Can we determine capabilities/dimensions of the usb-c cable supplied with the iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) and iPad Pro 11. Can someone measure dimensions of the plastic connector and diameter of cord/cable itself? I have this data of the stock iPad Pro usb-c cable: cable diameter is 2.8mm...
  2. N

    Will a cable fixed by me charge iPhone worse than a new cable?

    I got two iPhone cables which stopped charging my iPhones. The first is still on warranty. It’s being repaired by an Apple authorized repair shop. The second’s warranty period got expired. Should I buy new cables? I’ve got two factors for you to consider: Does a repaired cord charge the...
  3. M

    How to unplug usb c battery

    Hello Community, I have a weird problem with my new macbook pro 15 2018, i am not able to unplug the usb c cable, magsafe was a lot easier, would be very happy for a help. Regards
  4. Sovon Halder

    MacBook Pro 2017 Charges iPhone Slow w/ Adapter

    I got a 2017 MacBook Pro 13" at home. And a 2011 iMac at office. And I got 2 usb-c dongles Juiced Systems Bizhub and Apple Digital AV adapter. When I connect my iPhone to the computers, I get the following current readings.. 1. Bizhub + Lightning cable + MBP Current Available (mA): 500...
  5. Z

    telephone calls the old way

    Is there an accessory to give the ability for an iPhone to connect to a good old telephone cable in order to make phone calls?
  6. C

    Thunderbolt 2 - USB-A adapter/cable

    Hello all, Does anybody know if: Thunderbolt 2 to USB-A cables ever existed? I can't find any online and that seems strange. There a plenty of Thunderbolt 3 to USB A cables but I can't find anything for thunderbolt 2. I want one because I've already used up my two USB A ports on my MacBook...
  7. B

    Early 2015 MBP 13" - Keyboard/Trackpad issue. WEIRD

    Hi guys, I got a Macbook Pro in where the Keyboard and Trackpad would not work intermittently (most of the time, actually). External keyboard and mouse work fine. I swapped out the trackpad cable for a new one. - The computer now wouldn't turn on using the power button (BUT THE POWER BUTTON...
  8. D

    Anker 10Ft Lighting Cable

    Recently picked this up and been very happy with it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013JNUHR0 It seems well built and has been reliable. Anyone have any recommendations on others? Will probably just pick up a few more of these.
  9. Y

    Details on Apple TV and Spectrum Cable?

    I am a Spectrum Cable subscriber currently with two cable boxes and Spectrum internet. I know one box will still be required in the house, but I was looking into getting an Apple TV after news from WWDC that you can use the Apple TV as a cable box replacement. Normally I would wait for details...
  10. L

    Thunderbolt 3/USB-C to Thunderbolt 2 dongle with bus power?

    I'm not sure why there is such a dearth of these items, but I'm finding it extremely difficult (and frustrating) trying to reconcile hard drives with my 2018 macbook pro with my 2013 mac pro, namely reconciling the thunderbolt 2 ecosystem with the usb-c/thunderbolt 3. Does anyone have silver...
  11. D

    USB 3.1 Type-C to Thunderbolt

    Hi, I've got an old Macbook Pro Early 2011 with Thunderbold (the first version I guess). I've now bought a case for my SSD which has an USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C output. Since Thunderbolt supports up to 10 Gb/s, I thought about using it instead of the USB 2.0 ports. However I couldn't find any...
  12. slimmy18222

    MacBook LCD Problem, LVDS or panel?

    Hello folks. Here's the problem. I've got a white unibody MacBook late 2009 a1342 that suffer for the "blown backlight fuse" . I swapped with a new one and backlight comes again! But the problem isn't solved yet. I guess that the reason of the burned fuse is in the LCD, infact if I put AN OTHER...
  13. Juicy Box

    How Much Do You Pay For Cable/Internet?

    On a local community forum that I frequent, there are many recent posts complaining about water bills, and energy bills. The county I live in raised rates on water, along with new fees in the last quarter, and with the really cold weather, people's energy bills have increased a lot. Along with...
  14. Sovon Halder

    How long before Apple ditches Lightning port completely?

    Just curious. A year or maybe two or three? How long before Apple ditches their proprietary lightning interface completely from all of their devices that currently use it?
  15. T

    Problems w/ Lifeproof cases & Lightning port?

    I have Nüüd for Air1 and the problem is this: Does Lifeproof cases for other models also have this problem? Post a picture of you Lightning port inside a Lifeproof case! I drew a millimeter grid to my photo to better show the problem: There's only about 1 mm of space under the socket. Meaning...
  16. A

    iPhone 8 to include lighting to USB C or lightning to USB A cable in box?

    We already know that the iPhone 8 is going to charge via the lightning connecter and not USB C but we do not know whether Apple will include a lighting to USB C cable or lightning to USB A cable in the box. A lightning to USB C cable would allow for fast charging and direct connection to the...
  17. amelieocn

    Help please ! MagSafe 2 not working

    Hello everyone, Recently my MagSafe 2 charger has stopped working. As the cable isn't frayed and nothing else seems to be damaged, I was wondering if it could be linked to this white piece missing (see picture attached). My charger stopped working a couple days after that white piece fell off...
  18. BeachDuc

    Thunderbolt 2 to 3

    I've just gone out and bought the new 27" iMac (top spec, but with no 'upgrades'* - I can't justify a Pro), only to discover that my RAID external HDD (LaCie) is using a Thunderbolt 2 cable. Firstly: I know I should have known this, but once it was plugged in (several years ago) it has just...
  19. F

    Novice Here...

    Novice mac experience so please help! In terms I can hopefully understand :) I need to connect my old Mac mini to my dell monitor. Info below on what I'm working with. I have to order a power cord for the monitor and I think I have chosen the correct one. I'm robbing my Apple TV of the power...
  20. Topper Harley

    MBP 2016 video lags after connecting usb through AV Multiport Adapter

    I've bought new MBP Pro 2016 and AV Multiport Adapter. Connected my monitor Dell U2713HM (1440p) using HDMI 1.4v - DVI cable. All was perfect until I have plugged mouse in USB port (also keyboard, iPhone, etc ) . On both screens started appear video lags: some areas with noised lines, lags on...