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  1. 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...
  2. M

    I have a MacBook Air 2017 (Dual-Core Intel Core i5) and a Samsung curved display (34” ViewFinity Ultra WQHD High Resolution Monitor with 1000R Curvatu

    I have a MacBook Air 2017 (Dual-Core Intel Core i5) and a Samsung curved display (34” ViewFinity Ultra WQHD High Resolution Monitor with 1000R Curvature -Model : S34A650UXN) that used to display fine using a J5 JUD380 dongle to go from the USB A from MacBook to dongle. The dongle is connected...
  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. B

    Web MiniDisc experience

    Hey, Does anyone have any experience using the wonderful Web Minidisk chrome extension? It worked flawlessly on my old Mac but I can't get it to connect on my new M1Pro MacBook. I suspect the USB-C to USB dongle is hampering things. Any thoughts welcome. I'm struggling to find any relevant...
  5. B

    Bluetooth Dongle for MacPro in Machine room

    Is there a USB bluetooth dongle that plays nice with Mac, meaning fully functional with airdrop ect.? I have my Macpro (2019) in a machine "room" that is about 15 feet away and the bluetooth connects but the mouse tends to slightly jump across the screen, keyboard and mouse never lose...
  6. Alvin777

    Is there a Thunderbolt 2/Mini DisplayPort to USB-C Adapter or Dongle?

    Hi. I only see Thunderbolt 3 (has the USB-C connector) to SSD enclosure (either NVME or SATA) but if a zthunderbolt 2/Mini DidplayPort to USB-C exists, I plan to plug that first then buy a USB-C to NVME enclosure, so my external SSD backup is (cloned or Time Machine) is faster than USB 3.0 at...
  7. Alvin777

    Is There a Thunderbolt 2 to USB Dongle/Adapter? Or an Ethernet to USB Dongle/Adapter?

    Hello, currently my USB ports on the iMac won't work w/ my USB external drives (flash or hardisk type storage), does a Thunderbolt 2 to USB dongle/adapter exist? If yes, what's a decent brand (it can be a good chinese brand) that'll be cost-effective? If that hasn't been invented yet, is there...
  8. M

    Bluetooth Issue with usb Dongle

    Hello I have a small problem, I bought a Macbook Pro 13 2016 which has a defective Bluetooth. I ordered a bluetooth dongle and it works. Unfortunately I can't really get it to run on Mac OS. I installed the Brcm patch and now it also activates Bluetooth after the restart. But if I turn it...
  9. M

    USB peripherals/dongles and new MBP w M1 Pro

    Yes it's insanely fast and beautiful BUT my new M1 Pro still needs a dongle for my desktop setup. And the peripherals don't work. The dongle (I hate saying "my dongle") with newish gaming keyboard and Evoluent mouse all work great with my 2016 MB Pro, my even older Mac Pro, and an Alienware...
  10. geareagame

    Need help with setting up 144hz External display

    Hi everyone, I just got a new MacBook Air M1 and I want to connect it with the following requirements.. - 2k-4k with FPS 75-144Hz IPS ultrawide external display (some hubs are limited to 30-60hz) - One charging port is always required for closing the screen while working (if connect the display...
  11. D

    Can't get bluetooth dongle to 'stick' in Big Sur

    Hi there, I have a 2018 Mac Mini (i7, 16GB, 512GB SSD). The internal bluetooth is unusable to connect to my Apple trackpad (interference probably made worse by the large number of devices plugged in to all available ports). I've been happily using a BT dongle in one of the USB ports on my...
  12. circatee

    USB A connectors

    Am close to purchasing a Mac Mini. From research it only has 2 USB As. Any suggestions for a dock or adapter with more USB A connectors? I need to connect: - Logitech Camera - Blue Yeti MIC - Dongle for mouse/keyboard (thinking I might just use Bluetooth - but, heard users having connection...
  13. J

    Fitness+ Fitness + and Lightning to HDMI support?

    Has anyone tried using a lightning to HDMI dongle to put fitness + on a TV? If so, did it work? If it worked, what brand dongle did you use? Thanks.
  14. JippaLippa

    Advice on the perfect dock/dongle for an M1 Macbook Pro

    Hello everyone. After much consideration I finally came to the conclusion that I'll probably buy the 13" macbook pro, as I'm in urgent need of replacing my computer and I want to invest in the future (ARM) rather than getting an Intel machine. That said I'm not familiar with the whole...
  15. J

    Windows 10: how to uninstall MacBook Pro Bluetooth driver completely?

    I bought a bunch of Bluetooth USB dongles (some plain Bluetooth and some WiFi+Bluetooth combos). I cannot get the Bluetooth USB dongles working because they all have the yellow triangle on Device Manager / Bluetooth / Realtek Bluetooth Adapter (or similar). The dongle manufacturers say I have to...
  16. R

    iMac mid 2011. External upgrade BT 4.0 with dongle

    hello all! I recently (finally... :-) ) could buy an Imac in very good shape. I’m very glad with it. I upgraded the iMac and the specs are now as follows: 27inch I7 High Sierra 250 GB SSD 1 TB HD 1GB videokaart 8 GB Ram The iMac runs grate…however my bike trainer does not connect with the BT...
  17. EEzycade

    Caldigit TS3 Plus.. Dope or nope?

    Hardware: 2018 13" MacBook Pro base model w/ Touch Bar For my dongle situation I have a Falwedi(?) hub that plugs into the left two Thunderbolt 3 ports. It works fine but considering I'm disabled it's a pain in the butt to plug or unplug anything plus I can barely remove it from the MBP. I've...
  18. A

    Macbook pro 13 Adaptors USB C!!

    I bought the new 13 "MacBook Pro and at the store they offered me their adapters which I sincerely find awkward and expensive. I was wondering if any of you can suggest me MacBook Pro adapters with the following USB, USB C, HDMI and SD SLOT use purely for work, need a reliable product...
  19. EEzycade

    HELP! Can't use monitor with 2018 MBP-wifi antenna issue

    So I recently discovered that my Satechi usb-c dongle(it's usb 3.0 signal) is interfering with my wifi connection. I heard a rumor that this was an issue, and then realized it was happening to me. Now I can't use my dongle because it makes my internet super slow and cuts out often. I can't use...
  20. macduke

    iPhone lightning to DVI help

    I've recently been organizing my workshop and wanted to repurpose an old display to watch video from my iPhone. It was a really nice display when it came out (2008 IPS 27" 1920x1200 $799) and even though it has color shifted a bit over the years to the point of not being able to be calibrated...