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docking station

  1. Pahn

    A good setup for a soon-to-be first-time Mac owner?

    I preordered an M4 Mini (base model). I know that I'm going to need to buy some additional hardware to really maximize my experience. I see that there are docks available for previous-gen Minis (and there will no doubt be some for the new model, eventually). Does anybody recommend any of these...
  2. macduke

    Weird Bluetooth Docking Setup

    I have a weird setup that is giving me trouble when researching: I have a standing desk upstairs that I’m trying to turn into a multi-use hub for the family with shared input devices. I have a 4K display and power delivery that goes into an Anker USB-C hub. This hub then plugs into one of four...
    • macduke
    • Thread
    • bluetooth compatibility docking station dongle input devices keyboard mouse multi-use shared wireless
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  3. A

    I need an advice for clamshell mode setup

    Hello, I have a MacBook Pro 16" 2019 maxed out. I already bought Magic Mouse 2, Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Keyboard 2. Also, I bought the new Samsung 57" G95NC Odyssey Neo G9 240Hz Dual UHD Monitor. Its resolution is 7,680 x 2,160 and it is using HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1. I need...
  4. V

    Best solution to expand storage and ports for MacMini 2018

    I have a MacMini Late 2018 with 32 GB RAM and 256 GB of internal SSD. Currently I have an old external 1 TB SSD connected via USB 3 with read speeds of about 93 MB/s, so I am looking to replace it with a newer, faster and better-looking solution to: 1) Extend my working storage capacity 2) Add...
    • victor.espina
    • Thread
    • docking station external disk macmini 2018
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac mini
  5. D

    Hard drives in docking station: Weird behaviour

    My M1 Mac Studio and all devices are connected to power strips. Whenever I leave work I shut down the computer and then turn off the switches on the power strips, so that everything is disconnected from power completely. I have to do it like that and it never was a problem since all external...
    • danqi
    • Thread
    • docking station hard drive hdd mount power sabrent ssd un-mount unmount
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  6. D

    Convert external drives to APFS?

    I've put the internal drives from my old 2010 Mac Pro into a Sabrent Docking Station enclosure to connect them to my new Mac Studio. 2 of them are HDDs and 2 are SSDs. Would you convert the SSDs to APFS? And is there any risk involved in that conversion? Of course, I'd make a backup first. But...
    • danqi
    • Thread
    • apfs docking station enclosure external hdd hfs+ sabrent ssd
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  7. D

    SSD performance in Docking Station much lower than expected

    I have a Sabrent DS-SC4B Docking Station connected to my Mac Studio via USB-C. In it there are 2 SSDs and 2 HDDs, which I previously used in my old 2010 Mac Pro. I expected the drives to perform better in the new enclosure since they are now connected via SATA 3, while before it was SATA 2 in...
    • danqi
    • Thread
    • bay docking station enclosure external hard drive hdd sabrent ssd usb 3.2 usb-c
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  8. O

    Which active direction cable do I need to get CalDigit TS3 Plus to work?

    I run an active HDMI to DisplayPort cable from the back of my CKLau-622TH-M KVM switch to the Dell monitor. As far as I know, at this point it works because my second MacBook Pro M1 Max works fine without the CalDigit TS3 Plus docking in between. On my second MacBook Pro M1, I run a DisplayPort...
  9. S

    Finally found a hub that works! Dell TB16

    I have been looking for a solution to connect my MBA M1 with multiple external display and peripherals. I purchased numerous USB C hubs off of Amazon, but none of them seems work seamlessly. Either the 4K monitor would be capped at 30 hz or things simply didn't work. I was decided to buy a...
  10. P

    USBC Docking Station for 4k screen compatible with M1 processor

    Hi all, Newbie question, Looking to find a USBC Docking Station to a 4k screen compatible with M1 processor on my MBP. Looking fr as many ports as I can get but need that screen resolution to be as good as possible. Any recommendations would be really useful thank you. Tracy
    • PixelVixenUK
    • Thread
    • 13 inch macbook pro 4k screen docking station m1 2022 macbookpro usbc
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. M

    Thermaltake BlacX Docking Station (ST0005U) - All 3.5" Drives Make Clicking Noise

    I have a USB docking station with USB 2.0 that is not working with the larger 3.5" drives (I have tested multiple drives of this size). I've also tested it with an SSD and it seems to work fine. I was thinking the issue could be power supply, but the adapter I have meets the requirements of...
    • mw-gtp
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    • 2.5" 3.5" docking station hard drive usb 2.0
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  12. H

    Dock speeds stuck at USB 2.0

    Hello, I have a MBP M1 since it was launched and been struggling for quite some time with Ethernet speeds. Despite having a solid connection all the docks I connected to the mac end up internally on the USB 2.0 bus. Has anyone had a similar problem? The dock I have Dell WD19TB - should be...
  13. V

    docking station charging and MacBook Pro

    If I plug in a docking station that provides power to my MacBook Pro and use it all day... won't this impact the batter of my MacBook? I mean once it's 100% changed should I remove the cable and plug it again once it needs charging or keep the cable plugged in all the time? I always thought...
  14. Svietor

    Triple Display Docking Solution for M1 Pro (2021, 16")

    Hi everyone, I'm posting to see if anyone has found a docking system solution that works with their n ew Macbook pro? I run two 24" monitors on either side of a 34" UW monitor, and foolishly didn't look into if this machine could push them all (my 2015 I upgraded from could, so I had reason to...
  15. ylluminate

    What are the actual power requirements of the MBP 16" M1 Max 10 CPU/32 GPU MacBookPro18,2 (A2485 - 2021) and can it accept a 100W USB-C power input?

    I'm looking at using the Targus USB-C universal Quad 4K docking station with 100W power delivery via USB-C with a MacBookPro18,2. The Targus tech support folks seem to believe that this will work based on some 16" M1 Max MacBook Pros seemingly accepting the 96W power bricks, but I have only seen...
    • ylluminate
    • Thread
    • 16 inch m1 max docking station macbook pro 16" 2021
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. J

    Which Monitors to choose for the new MacBook Pro

    I would like to buy one of the new MacBook Pro models and need some buying advice. My current setup consists of a 5K 2017 iMac (4,2GHz-Quad i7 with 64GB of RAM and a Radeon Pro 580 8GB) connected to two old external monitors (s. picture below): 21" LG Flatron E2211 in portait mode 27" Samsung...
    • jfish7
    • Thread
    • clamshell mode docking station external monitors m1 apple silicon macbook pro screen orientation ultrawide curved monitor
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice
  17. C

    Thunderbolt 3 docking station with 2 HDMI or display port displays with extra thunderbolt 3 port

    I have been looking for a thunderbolt 3 dock and have not been able to find one with a configuration on working for that I thought would be easy. basically I need a docking station that supports 2 display port and/or HDMI inputs for non- thunderbolt display monitors. thunderbolt 3 port (...
  18. uBetchya

    Best Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Docking Station Solution?

    I've used a variety of USB-C docking station solutions for my M1 MacBook Pro, and unfortunately, I have been having constant issues with them. The OWC Thunderbolt 3 docking station was one that I've had the fewest issues with, but they ultimately breakdown after a couple months of usage. One of...
    • uBetchya
    • Thread
    • belkin docking station echo 11 m1 macbook pro owc thunderbolt 4 usb-c usb-c dock usb-c docking station
    • Replies: 43
    • Forum: Apple Silicon (Arm) Macs
  19. theramajor

    Finder crashing with DisplayLink

    Ever since I upgraded to Big Sur I've had a problem with my finder window crashing. Apps on the Dock don't open or force quit. Finder windows don't open or close. When I double click on a Dock app it takes me to the Applications folder instead of opening the app. I'm on a Mediasonic SmartDock...
    • theramajor
    • Thread
    • displaylink docking station dual monitors finder crash mediasonic smardock
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: macOS Big Sur (11)
  20. C

    Docking station changes what is displayed

    CalDigit TS3 Plus changes what is displayed Before I connect the docking station to my MacBook Pro the screen is showing my desktop and the Finder window. When I plug in the docking station they both disappear and the task bar shows Display Connected: Mirror Displays Extend Desktop. Extend...
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