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    Third party hub/dock to connect 2nd Apple studio display?

    I have ordered two Apple Studio Displays (5K/27”) to go along with my M4 Pro Mac Mini. I know I can connect each of the displays to a different Thunderbolt port on the Mini with no problem. (I also know that daisy chaining one Studio Display to the other will NOT work.) To save ports on the...
    • camner
    • Thread
    • dock dual monitors hub mac mini (2024) studio display
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    Would a second USB-C hub cause issues?

    Hi, I have a 14" M1 Pro. I bought an Anker USB-C hub following recommendations by forum member on here. I have no regrets on that. It's a good product so far, but a bit expensive for what it does. Anyway, I got rid of my old iMac and using my MB Pro as my main machine using monitors. I was...
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    Made a simple step-by-step tool to find the right Hub or Dock for your specific setup. Looking for feedback!

    Hi all, I had some issues finding the right USB-C hub for my specific setup (connecting MBP14 to some SSDs, mouse, charger) and came up with this simple tool (you can try it here) to make finding a hub or dock a little easier. You answer a few questions and get a list of potential hubs and...
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    Thunderbolt 1 dock for a Mac mini "Core i5" 2.3 (Mid-2011)

    I have recently been given a Mac mini "Core i5" 2.3 (Mid-2011) with only a power cord. It has 8GB RAM and a 500GB HDD. I have been looking for a dock /hub for it so I can use my existing external monitors I had been using with my Windows Laptop. I am assuming I need a Thunderbolt 1 Dock. Is...
    • blasirl
    • Thread
    • dock station hub mini 2011 thunderbolt 1
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    Which USB-C / TB dock with charging?

    I'm looking for a relatively simple dock for my MBP14, which has enough USB-C ports for 2 external SSDs and 1 mouse, and can charge my Macbook via a single USB-C cable. I have found some options from Anker, Caldigit, Satechi and OWC which would fit the bill, but they're all really new TB4 docks...
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    Thunderbolt Hub with a M.2 NVMe slot

    Could you recommend a hub with a TB3 or TB4 upstream port and at least 2 (two) TB3 or TB4 downstream ports and a M.2 NVMe 2280 slot? Thanks in advance!
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    Hardwired internet via a hub is not working after the MBP sleeps.

    I have two M1 MacBook Pro’s running Venture 13.6.1. Both are connected to a hub via the MBP USB port. The hub has several USB ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port. The USB port has an Apple USB keyboard attached and a wired mouse that is connected to the keyboard. Same setup for both computers. The...
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    Are there still a problems with hubs/docks that can brick a Mac?

    I have lost track of this problem. Is there any news on this or recommendations on how to avoid this problem?
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    Dongle for connecting a screen USB C and a screen HDMI on a macbook pro

    Hi, I would like to connect my macbook pro to a first screen in USB and another one in HDMI at the same time. I would like to connect only one usb cable to my laptop and this will transfer the signal for both screens (and also charge the laptop) Do you know if a hub or a dongle can do this? Thanks
  10. DCIFRTHS

    Do you all think this is safe...

    So we all know that some companies hide their dirt regarding security issues. Given this fact, it is with hesitation that I purchase items that I have had my eye on. I'm hoping to get feedback regarding my concerns as to whether or not I can trust these items for network connectivity, and...
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    External HDD/SSD enclosure for a Mac Studio

    Which external enclosure would you recommend for use with an M1 Mac Studio and a mix of SATA HDDs and SSDs? I am looking for 4 drives in one enclosure, more or less. When I last looked into this over a year ago I settled on the Sabrent DS-SC4B. Is that still a solid choice or did something new...
    • danqi
    • Thread
    • bay enclosure hard drive hdd hub ssd thunderbolt usb
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Studio
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    Looking for a hub

    Hello all! I need a mac mini hub that includes a power port...I like the Satechi, but the problem is, it would require me to plug in the power cord each time. Basically, I move my mini between my two offices that each have their own monitor/mouse/keyboard. My goal is to plug in only one cable...
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    USB 2/3 hub for MBA without other ports?

    So, I'm feeling confused. I going to need to be able to connect about 7 old style usb 2/3 devices to a new MBA M2. The type of devices will be wired keyboard/mice, printers, flash drives and bus powered HDD's. Can I just buy any random USB2/3 hub and use a USB to USB-c adapter to connect the...
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    How to handle 2nd monitor and peripherals on 2021 iMac?

    The two-USB-C-only iMac has me wondering how I do the following: add my second monitor (which I connect via USB-C) - AND... use my wired Keychron keyboard and use my wired trackball I have an unused Anker USB-A hub and can my second monitor via-USB-C somehow go into that via some adapter? I...
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    powered hub or not?

    My Early 2015 Macbook (Retina, 12-inch) only has a USB-C port. Is it possible to connect using it 2HDDs (via USB), a display via HDMI and the MBook's charger cable? Of course, all that would be connected through some hub. So the questin is if that hub should be powered or not?
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    Recommended affordable docks/hubs for Macbook Pro w/M1 Max?

    I'm expecting my new macbook next week but I'm having a hard time picking out a dock. My needs are pretty simple: connect two external monitors with HDMI (or with an adapter I have, 1 HDMI & 1 Display Port) and ideally get some extra USB-A/USB-C ports, but I'm on a budget. I realize the...
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    USB C Hub with an SSD enclosure

    I'm looking for an M.2 SSD enclosure that can also act as a USB hub but the only ports I need are extra USB A and C ports. I've seen this one and it ticks nearly all of the boxes except the USB C port seems to be for charging only. Are there any good alternatives?
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    Studio Max USB ports, bandwidth and internal hubs?

    What is the *total* USB3 and USB 2 bandwidth across the non-Thunderbolt USB ports on a Mac Studio Max? Breaking in my Mac Studio Max, trying to decide which USB device goes where, and trying to interpret the System Report which looks something like: > USB 3.1 Bus [Any USB devices...
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    Which hub to use on iMac24

    Hi all, I am considering getting an iMac24" to replace my iMac27", which is unfortunately gone obsolete. The iMac24 has only 4 ports, 2 USB-C and 2 Thunderbolt. On my old iMac I have a number of USB3.0 hard drives that need to be connected to my new iMac24 and most of them are directly plugged...
    • Dinky2
    • Thread
    • hub imac24 usb 3.0
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iMac
  20. tensixturtle

    Booting From FireWire 400 Hub

    Hello, I was wondering, if I were to get a FireWire 400 hub, can I boot from things connected to it? I am asking because my iBook G4 only has one FireWire port and I wasn't sure if this is a viable solution. FireWire drives are pricey and I know that I can't boot from a drive connected to my USB...
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