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dongles

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    Dongle/Adapter help, please

    I'm probably getting a MacBook Pro M4 Pro this week. Nearly all of my external storage is USB A, so I'll need to have adapters to be able to use any of it, but I am really confused about what kind of adapters I'll need. I'm not easily finding a simple answer specific to my needs here. Can I get...
  2. Marinier

    Thunderbolt 3 hub (SD, 3 usb, hdmi, Ethernet) connected to MacBook Pro 13 2019 4TB gets 60-70C hot.

    I have recently purchased a Dynamode (8 in 1 hub) to use my quite old Samsung SymcMaster 21" external display. It is connected to my hub via DVI-HDMI cable. It has 2 types of SD cards, 3 USB 3.1, 1 Ethernet up to 1 Gbit, HDMI and USB-C power port. As soon as I connect hub to MacBook the...
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    Dongles

    Hi Everyone! I just received my new MacBook Pro, and I love it! I need to buy a dongle that has an SSD slot, and standard USB ports. Does anyone have recommendations....I've seen many options on Amazon. Thanks!
  4. racer

    Bluetooth dongle not working (with a twist)

    I have the cMP in the signature and got a BCM20702 bluetooth dongle to fix the dragging mouse problem. Having installed it in one of the usb sockets I ran Bluetooth Explorer to switch over to the new controller. I select and activate it but it justs defaults back to the internal controller. I...
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    MBP2018 dual monitor help

    Im sure this has been asked before but I cant find the right answer. I'm looking to set up 2 HP 27f monitors (link below for specifics) to my MBP. Only has 2 usb-c ports on MBP so I need to get a dock or hub. Does anyone have a recommendation? The one I just bought...
  6. mrnewbig

    Target Disk Mode between Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt 3

    Hi there, currently I do have the 2012 Retina 15" Macbook Pro. Next week my new 2016 Touchbar Model is coming. I was wondering how I can migrate my data (1 TB). I'm sure that Target Disk Mode would be the quickest option for me (if I can get it to work), as my Time Machine backup in on the...
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    Daisychaining dongles

    Many of us are now forced to move to USB-C and buy the dongles. But enough wining. Let's keep this thread technical. Can we daisychain dongles? For example I have the Apples Ethernet-Thunderbolt, VGA-Thunderbolt, DVI-Thunderbolt adapters and I need such legacy connections on the road in future...
  8. Reflexiste

    The Best USB C Dongles

    Hello, I would make this post with your best USB-C Dongles for MBP 2016. Thank you for your participation.
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    USB-C to Firewire?

    How would I connect firewire to the new MacBook Pro? I occasionally need to do so to capture from older Sony decks. (though i'm keeping my old MBP around so not the end of the world for now) I have an Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter. Would it be as simple as plugging that into an...