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  1. Taj Armstrong

    Using Thunderbolt storage as Windows startup disk

    Hi guys, I'm using a 2014 iMac Retina with a 1TB Fusion Drive. I like to upgrade my Mac to include more than 120GB of SSD storage, so at first I looked at replacing the internal hard drive. The 68-step iFixit guide mat it seem like a pretty risky procedure, and I'm now wondering if you can use...
  2. C

    Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Cable

    Hey! I was wondering if there's any thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt cable out there. I'm getting my new Macbook Pro 2016 next week and I was wondering if I could use a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 or HDMI or anything else to connect it to this...
    • cookieagent47
    • Thread
    • cable macbook pro 2016 thunderbolt thunderbolt 2 thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  3. raha613

    Thunderbolt Display + OWC Helios + LED Cinema Display Chain

    Background: Over the years there has been some discussion regarding the use of an Apple LED Cinema Display with an Apple Thunderbolt Display all chained to one Thunderbolt port. It was concluded that as long as the LED Cinema Display is the last in the chain and it is connected to a Thunderbolt...
    • raha613
    • Thread
    • displayport graphics card led cinema display mini displayport owc helios pcie pcie card thunderbolt thunderbolt display
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  4. K

    Daisy chaining new Macbook 13 with LG UltraFine

    Hi! Does anyone know if it's possible to daisy chain the new LG UltraFine 5K display with 1-2 other monitors, from a single Thunderbolt 3 port on the newest Macbook 13 (with touchbar)? /Jonas
    • Kofanger
    • Thread
    • daisychain macbook 13 thunderbolt ultrafine
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. Nessdufrat

    Sata cable questions on iMac late 2013 21.5"

    Hi! Several questions here. First things first: I found this IMac in the trash. yes. Crazy. so it was kind of broken, the glass panel was shattered, the hard drive was missing, the power board was toast, the power button had been glued to the metal casing for whatever reason... this iMac had...
    • Nessdufrat
    • Thread
    • sata sata cable ssd thunderbolt
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iMac
  6. Eli P.

    I need help connecting my macbook pro to a monitor

    Hi! I am building a setup with my macbook pro and i need help to figure out how to connect my laptop to a monitor. So basically i have a henge dock in which i put it when i want to use it as a desktop, and i would like to be able to connect it to the monitor (including usb signal) with one...
    • Eli P.
    • Thread
    • macbook pro 13 early 2015 monitor thunderbolt usb c
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  7. HackDaBox

    21.5-inch, Mid 2011 thunderbolt external SSD

    Hi, I wish to add an external SSD via the thunderbolt port as i have only USB 2.0 and not 3.0 and the speed on USB 2.0 sux. I would love an adaptor and see very cheap ones ($10 USD) on amazon from USBC to SATA ( these are for the new MacBook Pros recently announced ) but is there a cheap...
    • HackDaBox
    • Thread
    • 21.5" mid 2011 adaptor buffalo imac seagate ssd thunderbolt
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  8. C

    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...
  9. G

    Thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt cable

    Hi, I know there are a billion thread about this so I'm just going to explain quick I have a thunderbolt display which has no use at home I've always wished to have my PC connect to a thunderbolt display but after research it's clearly not possible I stumbled upon this cable which is made by...
    • gabrielpele
    • Thread
    • display drivers thunderbolt thunderbolt 2 thunderbolt 3 usb c windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  10. ansirone

    Working Off An External Thunderbolt Drive

    I just got an external thunderbolt ssd drive and was wondering if its fine to just work on PSD files straight form the drive. I also do a lot of AFX work as well. Just need to de-mystify the whole working-from-drive workflows.
    • ansirone
    • Thread
    • drive imac ssd thunderbolt
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: iMac
  11. B

    27" External Monitor with iMac

    Hi, I have been using a Shimian Achieva QH270 monitor with my iMac (27-inch, Late 2013) using the Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter, but I am starting to have issues with the cable. My question is, has anyone come out with a different cable to solution for using DVI-D 27" 2560x1440...
    • bimmeracer
    • Thread
    • imac monitor shimian thunderbolt
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iMac
  12. R

    Assistance Needed - How should I hook up my new MBP to external monitors?

    Hi all, I'm new to this community. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to go about connecting the new MBPs up to external monitors. I have two Asus monitors that I need to connect to the new thunderbolt ports (i.e., USB-C ports). Ideally, I would like a single thunderbolt chord...
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    Why they would drop MagSafe for the new MacBooks

    Thunderbolt for Macs. Lightning for iOS devices.
    • Appleaker
    • Thread
    • apple event hello again lightning macbook pro thunderbolt
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. K

    Moving data from Macbookpro to imac mid 2010

    I have a mind 2010 Imac 27 inch and a new 2015 MacbookPro I have some work (i'm a photographer) that I shot on the Powerbook which i'd like to get onto my imac In the past (with other mac's) I have used USB (i think) to connect macs and press 'T' on start up from the one I'm looking to take...
    • kungfutastic
    • Thread
    • data moving imac 2010 macbookpro thunderbolt transfer data transfer files
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  15. R-Tillery

    27" Thunderbolt display arm mount

    Does anyone know of a decent arm that I could mount on a desktop for my 27" Thunderbolt display? I've searched the Internet but the ones I've found can't take the weight (11Kgs+) or have bad write-ups for being far too flimsy! Also, same goes for my MBP (late 2013). Would be nice to have them...
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    Resolved Non Thunderbolt 27" LED Cinema Display with new Mac Pro?

    Hey guys, I have a late 2010 Mac Pro and the 27" LED Cinema Display (Non Thunderbolt). I've been thinking about getting the new Mac Pro and was wondering if my display will work with it? I'm guessing not, seeing as Apple brought out a newer Thunderbolt version a few years back. Maybe there's...
    • futurevibe
    • Thread
    • cinema display led mac pro thunderbolt
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  17. mdq8

    Firewire to Thunderbolt

    Hi guys ... I'm using a macbook pro 13inch mid-2010 i have a thunderbolt to usb3 adaptor, but a thunderbolt adapter can't be used on my macbook since it has only a firewire port. So, is there an adapter that i can use on my macbook to convert the thunderbolt adapter to a usb3 device ? In the...
    • mdq8
    • Thread
    • firewire macbook pro thunderbolt
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  18. AlexanderHoerl

    MacBook Pro Mini DisplayPort cutting WIFI off.

    Hello, I'm using a late 2013 MacBook Pro 15" and a LG 27UD68-W 4K display, both are connected through a Mini DP to DP cable. But when I connect both using the MacBooks Thunderbolt port the wifi drops instantly to around 0,3 - 20 mbit/s (I usually have 50 mbit/s) sometimes a cant even get a...
    • AlexanderHoerl
    • Thread
    • 4k monitor displayport external display macbook macbook pro 15 late 2013 retina mini displayport thunderbolt wifi wifi not working wifi problems
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  19. C

    Thunderbolt Display overheating

    Since I installed macOS Sierra the Thunderbolt Display is overheating. It's impossible to touch the screen especially the bottom edge. Of course I don't have to touch it, just trying to explain how hot it is:) Is this normal? Using it with MacBook Pro Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014.
  20. MH01

    Mac Mini 2012 2.6 + GTX 1070. Gaming?

    Hey guys, As Apple has not released any hardware recently that would meet my gaming requirements, with the closest being the 5K iMac, but once your fully upgrade it, and put in the top end GPU, its still cannot perform at native resolution. I decided to get a PCI enclosure for my Mac Pro, that...
    • MH01
    • Thread
    • gaming mac mini nvidia thunderbolt
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Mac mini
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