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  1. MRxROBOT

    CalDigit Element Hub (Thunderbolt 4)...Issues?

    I've found a need for yet another Thunderbolt Hub. Currently I'm very happy with the devices I have, however the extra USB A legacy ports in addition to the Thunderbolt ports is very appealing to me over the Anker hub I already own. I see that a lot of people are having issues with the TS4...
  2. adib

    Thoughts on the Corsair TBT100 Thunderbolt dock?

    Anybody is using the Corsair TBT100 Thunderbolt dock? What's your thoughts on it? It looks like the dock ticks all my needs: 85 watt power delivery 2 HDMI 4K@60 Gigabit Ethernet 2 USB-C downstream ports. 2 USB-A downstream ports. SD Card Headphone jack. It lacks a downstream Thunderbolt port...
  3. mirzadelic

    HomePod HomePod Mini as hub issue

    HomePod Mini as hub and location issue I need help with Apple Homepod Mini. I was using Apple TV as hub but I wanted to switch to new HomePod Mini, but there is no option for that. I removed home and tried to add only HomePod Mini and then setup as hub but still no luck. Also, there is one more...
  4. mehulparmariitr

    Can I simply use two 4k usb-C monitor in two thunderbolt port of macbook pro 2019 intel with usb c cables

    To attach two 4k usb c monitors, Do I have to simply attach it to two thunderbolt ports of laptop with two usbc cables? Or it won't work as some people pointed in google? I have a macbook pro 2019 intel.
  5. T

    Is there a way to keep two Google Nest Hub's COMPLETELY separate???

    My roommate just got a Google Nest Hub for Christmas and I have one already and when i tried to set up my roommates Google Nest Hub it showed my Nest Hub on their Google Home App and it even showed the photos that were currently displaying on MY google nest hub. Without getting a totally...
  6. L

    M1 Macbook Air and DisplayLink

    Hey Sorry for asking what is probably a stupid question but I have spent a decent amount of time looking around and I can't find an answer to this question. I am currently using an M1 Macbook Air and I would like to use it with two external displays. Am I able to hook up one monitor with a...
  7. 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 (...
  8. 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...
  9. B

    iPad Pro 11 M1 with the Dell D6000 power

    Hi all, I have the iPad Pro 11 inch M1 and the Dell D6000. The USB-C connection is so great. But I doubt about the watt. Can it harm my iPad Pro with the 130w? I have the power brick connected to the Dell D6000 for power support. Thx for all the reply’!
  10. DaveTeu

    Usb Hub for Thunderbolt 3 / Type C

    I'm looking at product similar to the images below. I see many different hubs like this mention speed of 5Gbbps The interface type is USB Type-C. May I ask if I plug such usb hub product into my Thunderbolt 3 port (I am on a iMac 2020 27"), 1) will each individual port give me the maximum...
  11. C

    Adding a USB-port hub on a TB3 Dock: Is it possible?

    Hi I'm wondering if anyone has tried to add a USB-port hub or a TB3 or TB4 hub on a TB3 Dock and what his/her experience. I'm using a Caldigit TS3+ Dock and I'm in desperate need of more USB Ports. I am thinking to use the USB-C or the 2nd TB3 port for adding an unpowered USB-C port hub like...
  12. h3h394

    HomePod HomePod mini lots of issues

    Issues I'm having: Intercom not working, there was also no setup for it Can't toggle on or off any homepod settings Can't set any Homepod as home hub Automations not showing Can't update settings for language or login to a different account Asking Siri to find iPhone works, but when asking for...
  13. JKAussieSkater

    Thunderbolt/USB C hub recommendations for the new iMacs (2021)

    The new iMacs only have USB C ports, and my purposes include some legacy USB 3 hardware and an SD card slot. Many existing hubs/docks seem to cater to MacBooks with redundant features like: VGA/DVI output… gross, don't need that; Ethernet input, which the iMac already has built into the power...
  14. O

    USB-A hub for 2013 MBP: recommendations?

    Hey all, For my Late 2013 MBP I picked up an USB hub made by Nedis, but it doesn't work well. Copying off the EHD to the MBP is going fast, but vice versa it's very bothersome. Two 6TB G-drive units will make lots of disk search noise, but hardly copies any files. A G-Drive 10TB will copy, but...
  15. JediStarWars

    HDs Randomly Eject From MBP, Why? + Might Need Recommendations for Reliable Hub to Connect Multiple External Hard Drives

    Hi there! I have a 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 MBP (15", 2016) and I use a HooToo Hub so I can connect multiple external hard drives. For some reason, my external hard drives occasionally eject randomly with the "Disk Not Ejected Properly" warning. I'm obviously concerned about damaging my...
  16. B

    Doc or hub for Macbook Pro M1 laptop ?

    Hello and good day, I am not familiar with doc's or hub's, and I would greatly appreciate it if anyone here could help me or provide advice. I do not know a lot about the system or terminology, so please forgive me if I make a few mistakes ( I welcome corrections!) I am trying to research, read...
  17. S

    Thunderbolt Dispaly USB-C Hub

    Hi Everyone, I have just upgraded to a 2019 16" Macbook Pro from my 2012 15.4" Macbook Pro, When im out and about its perfect! but when at home im starting to struggle, i have a thunderbolt display i used with my 2012 as its got Thunderbolt 2 port and MagSafe 1 charger. I want to be able to...
  18. D

    iPad Pro iPad Pro and wired headphones

    I have a new iPad Pro that I’m using for remote music lessons over FaceTime. For latency issues, I need to use wired headphones, not Bluetooth. Also, to avoid WiFi problems, I need to use Ethernet, and plugging in power is important too. So I got a USB C hub the includes Ethernet and headphone...
  19. Five_Oh

    HomeKit Problems after HomePod took over as hub

    So, a 4K ATV has been my hub and everything was great. Another ATV and HomePod have been "standby" hubs. And...then I had to turn off the ATV circuit to do some electrical work. The HomePod took over as hub, and showed both ATVs as standby. Ok, fine. But then I find out all my automations...
  20. teak421

    Suggestion

    I'm really new to the Apple universe (love it so far!) so I've got a question about my new MBP16. I've got two 2k monitors at work and I want to ditch my Windows workstation. I've been searching around for a good hub to run the MBP16 with those two monitors, see a lot of options, but not sure...