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    MP 7,1 Mac Pro 2019 Display Output Specifications for Apple/AMD GPUs

    Hi Mac Pro (2019) and Display Users, I am now owner of a Mac Pro 2019 with Apple/AMD W6900X MPX Module for graphics and display. I am finding that the "Apple User Friendly" specifications for the Mac Pro 2019 / MPX GPU great at hiding what the actual output ports really support, case in point...
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    Dual 30" Cinema Displays w/Mac Mini 2018?

    Can this be done WITHOUT using a powered Thunderbolt dock. Meaning can I connect two 30'' Cinema Displays to the 2018 Mac Mini without frying the Mac Mini's thunderbolt Ports. I'm trying to migrate from my current setup Macbook pro 15'' mid 2015 16gb ram with dual 30'' cinema display, using...
  3. MarckyG

    Cable Charger compatibility (Apple included)

    So I saw Apple has new braided USB-C cables! But the 1m cable is just 60W instead of 100W... Now, hypothetically... What if I only want to carry around one charger and one cable for iPhone, iPad and Mac... What if I use the shorter 1m braided 60W cable with a 96W charger and my MacBook Pro...
  4. Sealinski

    Best way to use an Nvme m.2 4 TB drive with mid-2011 iMac

    Hello. tL;dr at the bottom, I am in music production and just had to sell my m1 Mac Mini 16 gb ram 256 gb storage music machine. In which I booted Ventura from an OWC Envoy enclosure with a 4 TB Nvme m.2 TeamGroup SSD. I am blessed to have found (at a thrift store of all places) a mid-2011...
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    Disappointing speed of TB3 CFExpress card reader BlackJet TX-1CXQ

    I recently bought the BlackJet TX-1CXQ reader. With its Thunderbolt 3 interface (allowing bus transfer speeds of up to 40Gb/s), I was hoping this reader would allow the full potential speed out of my 1750MB/s CFExpress card (Lexar LCFX10-256CRB). I am aware these numbers are top speeds, but...
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    LG Ultrafine with different issues depending on CPU

    Hi! I just got my hands on a used LG Ultrafine 27" 5K (Version A). It has some issues with my work MacBook (Intel) and different issues with my personal MacBook (M1 Pro). On Intel: Display connects, charges MacBook and lights up, but suddenly turns off the panel every +- 10 seconds, stays...
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    LG 38WN95C Thunderbolt issues with Macbook Pro M1

    LG 38WN95C Thunderbolt issues with Macbook Pro m1 LG 38WN95C suddenly stopped working over thunderbolt a few weeks ago. It has been working perfectly with the M1 Macbook Pro 14" for 4 months with all bells and whistles. Native resolution at 144hz, mac charging and usb hub. Display works...
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    M2 MacBook Air and LG UltraFine 4k 24" Daisy-Chain

    My current setup is an Intel hackintosh but I am considering moving to an M2 MacBook Air. I use two LG UltraFine 4k 24" displays currently, I daisy-chain them using Thunderbolt 3 cables, example: [Computer -> Thunderbolt 3 Cable -> LG Ultrafine 4K -> Thunderbolt 3 Cable -> LG Ultrafine 4K] My...
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    MBP shuts off IP/TB when the lid is closed

    I’m repurposing my old Intel MBP (15” 2016, first gen with touchbar) as a headless server. The plan is to turn off WiFi, BT and connect to my M1 Pro MBP using IP over Thunderbolt and Internet Sharing. However, I’m facing an odd issue when the Intel shuts off the IP/TB shortly after (~30s) its...
  10. Internet Enzyme

    Other USB/Thunderbolt 4 in iPhone 15 Pro?

    Just a quick post based on an idea that I had: as a further form of market segmentation, how likely do you think it is that next year's iPhone 15 gets USB 3.2 Gen 1x2 or 2x2 (10Gbit/s and 20Gbit/s) and the iPhone 15 Pros (or iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Ultra, in titanium, naturally) get USB4 Gen 3x2...
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    Resolved iMac 2011 w/ Thunderbolt 3 Dual NVMe Enclosure not showing in Disk Utility

    Hey, from what I've read (example here) it's possible to hook up an NVMe drive to an iMac mid 2011 via an Apple T3 to T2 adapter and a self-powered dock. This is the setup I'm using, with a self-powered dual NVMe enclosure (from Sabrent found here). I'm running macOS Sierra 10.12.6. I'm able to...
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    Ultrawide 4k/5k display for 2019 MacBook Pro connection

    I'd like to get an ultrawide curved monitor for my MacBook Pro. My MCP supports Thunderbolt 3 and obviously USB-C. When Looking for monitors a lot don't mention Thunderbolt 3, only USB-C. Would I need a Thunderbolt 3 supported display or is USB-C synonyms? Also, I've seen Thunderbolt 4 displays...
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    Target Mode between 2009 Mac pro with USB 3 to 2019 Mac pro

    I am trying to have my Old 2009 Mac pro tower which is a 5,1 with working USB 3 card in it be seen by my 2019 Mac pro tower. the computers are connected with USB 3 A connection on old mac going to USB C port or Thunder bolt 3 port on my 2019 mac pro tower. is this possible? the drives aren't...
  14. andyzenghm

    Intel Thunderbolt 3 Controller Datasheets [Alpine Ridge & Titan Ridge]

    INTEL CONFIDENTIAL !!!
  15. ondert

    Can I install Windows on external TB3 drive?

    Hello, I’ve got already a TB3 enclosure which accepts m.2 NVMe ssd. This one to be specific; https://a.aliexpress.com/_va86Ba I have used this to install Windows on it and boot from there on my 2017 and 2019 5k iMacs. However, then I moved to 2020 5K iMac and couldn’t do the same thing...
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    When is apple releasing a thunderbolt 3 port apapter?!

    It’s ridiculous, I’m a producer/video editor and need more ports on my MBP M1 Pro max. Unless I spend $1600 on a display then only I can get 4 more ports. We need a 4 port adapter for MacBooks And not lame after market OWC brands
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    Monterey 12.1 File Transfers Between Macs (over Network File Sharing via Ethernet and Thunderbolt3) Wildly Inconsistent Speeds

    Curios if anyone else is experiencing this but I have three macs: Machine A - 2019 Mac Pro Monterey 12.1. Machine B - 2021 MBP m1 MAX Monterey 12.1 and Machine C Mac Pro 2009 High Sierra 10.13.6. When I connect them, whether it's via thunderbolt 3 bridge between the two newer macs, or Gigabit...
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    QNAP Firmware Update and Thunderbolt 3 (TB3)

    If you are using a QNAP via TB3 and plan to update to Firmware Version 5.0.0.1828, please be aware there is a bug. QNAP is aware of it. Unfortunately, the tech support person I spoke to, prior to updrading to V5.0 did not inform me of the bug. When I called back, a different support person told...
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    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 (...
  20. macjunkie2013

    Use windows laptop screen as secondary (or primary) monitor for Mac Mini M1?

    Can I use my Windows laptop screen as a secondary (or primary) monitor for my Mac Mini M1? It is a HP Zbook X2 and has 2x Thunderbolt 3 Ports, 1x HDMI port, 1x USB 3 port. I am pretty sure it is possible with a Samsung Tab S7.