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    External SSD options

    Hi everyone, First off I acknowledge that there are a ton of threads on this topic, and I’ve spent many hours digging through posts and review sites and still confused. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I just bought a new M1 Mac Mini with 8gb memory and 256mb internal ssd storage...
  2. juliovg

    MP 1,1-5,1 Install and config Titan Ridge 2 on Mac pro 5.1

    Hello guys, i have a problem installing and config my Titan Ridge 2 I follow all those videos (4) parte 0: parte 1: parte 2: parte 3: And this is how my Titan Ridge looks like on my Mac settings (see image attached) I'm using opencore 0.6.8 and my config file looks like (attached...
    • juliovg
    • Thread
    • opencore thunderbolt 3 titan ridge
    • Replies: 86
    • Forum: Mac Pro
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    Need External Boot Drive Help

    I have a Late 2014 27" (3.5 i5). The fusion drive is having issues. I use this machine in my law office, and it's mission critical for my workflow. I don't want to buy a new intel iMac, and I'm far from being comfortable with buying a M1 iMac or Mac Mini. So, I need to squeeze 2-3 more years out...
    • DookSucks
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    • dock external boot drive imac thunderbolt 2 thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  4. Dae

    WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock issues

    WD_BLACK D50 Game Dock Looks good, provides 87W charging via TB3 to my MBP 16" (2019), comes with a pre-installed NVMe SSD, has all the ports that I need (and none that I don't). The dock is said to be compatible with macOS, but I don't think WD tested it properly. I've found two annoying...
  5. Killerbob

    MP 6,1 Adding TB3 to 2013 Mac Pro?

    hmmmm - trying to add Thunderbolt 3 to my Mac Pro 2013... I use a Sonnet Echo Express III-D external PCIe expansion box for a few storage cards, and I am upgrading my Echo Express to TB3 via a TB3 Upgrade card from Sonnet. This card replaces the TB2 card in the Echo Express and the new TB3 card...
    • Killerbob
    • Thread
    • mac pro (2013) pcie sonnet thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Pro
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    Help Needed! Searching for Thunderbolt 3 multi-display hub.

    I need help from the experts. I have a 2013 13" Air. I've been working from home using a third-rate USB-C hub with a 24" external HP monitor. The HUB is garbage, often has to be unplugged and plugged back in to get the external display to work. I believe this is resolved by getting rid of the...
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    FireWire 400 to Thunderbolt 3/USB-C?

    So here’s a rabbit hole for people to get lost in... I have an old external hard drive with FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394 6 pin) ports ONLY. I need to connect to a new MacBook with Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports. How on earth do I do that? I’ve been scouring the interweb for a cable or converter box, and...
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    Thunderbolt 3 8-bay DAS

    I'm looking for a Thunderbolt 3 DAS with at least 8 SATA drive bays. I came across OWC's ThunderBay 8 which seems to provide what I need, although there aren't many reviews. Do you have any opinion on this DAS? Would it be cheaper to build something like that from scratch? I'm not looking for a...
  9. 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...
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    G Speed Shuttle Thunderbolt 3 RAID not working with 2015 MBP via adaptor

    Hi I've been given a G-Speed Shuttle Thunderbolt 3 RAID to edit from but it doesn't seem to work on my 2015 Macbook Pro. I've got a 2015 MBP running Mojave. I've tried using a USB-C to USB-3 cable from the RAID into my MBP but no luck. I then found a Thunderbolt 2 to USB-C (I think, it might...
    • jworms
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    • g-speed raid thunderbolt 3 usb 3 usb c
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  11. antmit

    Hub / Docking Station Suggestions

    Hi As a WfHer these days, I now have two Benq USB-C (with DisplayPorts, too) monitors hooked up to my 2018 MBP. As they don't have inbuilt webcams, I also have a USB-A model, attached to the MBP via a USB-C adapter. I then have my MBP power supply, which obviously is plugged into the last port...
    • antmit
    • Thread
    • docking station hub thunderbolt 3 usb-c
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  12. 4jasontv

    Sharing multiple displays with PC and Mac Mini 2020

    Three questions: 1. Do I have to use thunderbolt 3 displays if a want to add triple displays to a Mac Mini 2020? 2. Is there anything I can do to ensure a Mac Mini doesn't recognize the display when plugged in but the display is set to a different input? 3. What's the max resolution the mini...
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    MacBook Pro late 2016 thunderbolt charging issue

    Hi all, I've been having some weird issues with my late 2016 macbook pro and specifically with the left side top thunderbolt port. When I plug the charger on the top left thunderbolt port my mac goes on split screen! (example: half the screen goes to mail app and the other half goes to safari...
    • solidsn2004
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    • connection issues macbook pro "15 2016 thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. JP Beretta

    MP All Models MacBook Pro 16" charging issues **FRUSTRATING**

    Hey all, I've read countless forums and posts about the charging issues with the new MBP. My MBP charges really slow at max 6watts. I have no apps open, I've turned off the battery health management and dimmed the screen right down. I have also done all the SMC and PRAM etc resets with no...
    • JP Beretta
    • Thread
    • 2019 macbook pro catalina charging macboo pro not charging thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  15. DFP1989

    MP 7,1 3rd-party Thunderbolt Displays with Mac Pro 7,1

    Hi all, Still working to tune my new setup, and wondering if anyone has similar issues using a non-Apple display (i.e. something other than ProDisplay XDR or LG Ultrafine). I picked up an ASUS ProArt PA32UC display to pair with my new MP, and it just doesn't seem to want to play nice over...
    • DFP1989
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    • display mac pro (2019) proart pa32uc thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac Pro
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    Which External Hard Drives for 2018 Mac Mini?

    I've finally taken the plunge and purchased a refurbished Mac Mini off the Apple Refurbished website, it comes today. Its is to replace an old 2011 iMac. I have still yet to get a screen and sort out all my external hard drives. I have at moment 2 x USB hard drives, 1 x Firewire drive and 1 x...
    • turnipfarmer
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    • hard drive advice mac mini thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    Dual LG Ultrafine 4k and Windows PC

    Can I use dual LG Ultrafine 4k 23.7" via daisy chaining from my PC or do I have to use 2 separate displayport to usb-c cables from my graphics card? My Windows Desktop does not have a thunderbolt 3 header or port. I have an Asus Strix 1080 Ti in my PC and was wondering if I could run 2...
    • TrumpAppleTax
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    • displayport lg ultrafine lg ultrafine 4k lg ultrafine 5k thunderbolt thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  18. abbeyroad1969

    Mac mini video to usb-c monitor

    Hi I have a Samsung monitor (Samsung LC34H890WJUXEN) which has 3 ports: * HDMI * DisplayPort * USB-C I already use the HDMI and Displayports for other devices, switching between them as needed. Is it possible to connect a mac mini 2018 using the USB-C port on the monitor connected to a...
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    New MacBook Pro Thunderbolt 3 - Video Recordings from Firewire Endoscopy Unit

    I haven't used a Mac since 2006-2010ish. I now am reconsidering getting one because I want to record video in during procedures (no patient data, just video, consented for for education / research) Olympus CV-190 Endoscopy video processor for medical endoscopy of the gi tract. There are...
  20. progx

    Best Thunderbolt 3 (or USB-C) hub

    Bought my Mac mini a year ago, I have a USB-C expander (extra USB 3.1 ports, HDMI and Ethernet) plugged into it. I would like to get a hub with at least two display ports (HDMI, VGA or DP), plus an SD card reader as well. Any suggestions? Aside from CalDigit’s amazing Thunderbolt 3 dock.
    • progx
    • Thread
    • hub mac mini 2018 thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Mac mini
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