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  1. el.rafar

    USB C / Thunderbolt hub / dock for the iMac

    Hi everyone! I have an 2017 27” iMac and I’m looking for an usb c / Thunderbolt hub / dock for my imac Today I’m running: USB c to HDMI USB C to charger USB A to: keyboard, mouse, streamdeck and external mic Everything I have a look has 12, 15, 20 ports and things but i feel that half of...
    • el.rafar
    • Thread
    • imac thunderbolt usb 3
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
  2. Ketsjap

    Connect 2015 MBP to an external monitor

    Hi all, I'm using a MacBook Pro 13" (early 2015). I'd like to connect it to my docking station at work, to connect an external monitor, mouse & keyboard. This MBP has no USB-C however, which the dock uses. I tried a USB-A to USB-C dongle, but only the keyboard & mouse work. My Mac does not...
    • Ketsjap
    • Thread
    • macbook pro "13 2015 monitor thunderbolt usb-c dock
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  3. sunkissed64

    iPhone 6(S)/Plus Iphone 6S+ downloading files to my laptop with a Thunderbolt port

    I have an old Iphone, an Iphone 6S+ that I'd like to connect to my laptop that has Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C) port. Is there a cable I can use with Lightning connector on one end to connect to my Iphone and a Thunderbolt connector on the other end to connect to my laptop? I know each...
    • sunkissed64
    • Thread
    • file download iphone 6s+ thunderbolt
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iPhone
  4. A

    Thunderbolt to HDMI

    I have a Mac mini m2 pro, running on a Acer 32inch 4K monitor via HDMI, whihc works really well, but then the monitor cost a fair few quid, so it should do. Anyway, I have a older Hanns-g 24inch HD which I used to use as a second monitor for the PC, HDMI or DVI only, I am thinking of using it...
  5. B

    M2 Pro Mini thunderbolt ports speed

    I have a M2 Pro Mini connected to a Studio Display. Samsung T5 external SSD. When connected to the Studio Display usb-c ports, I get 500 write / 520 read speeds. When connected to the Mini’s thunderbolt 4/usb-c ports, I get 430 write / 390 read speeds. Anyone knows if this is a normal...
    • Bromden
    • Thread
    • mini speed thunderbolt usbc
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac mini
  6. T

    Cheapest HDD case with TB?

    I want to have more reliable connection tha what usb gives. So what is the next option for real spinning disk?
  7. C

    Two Monitors (2011 & 2019 iMac, 21.5”)

    Would like to use my 2011 Mac as a second monitor to my 2019 Mac. Thunderbolt 3 (adapter) on the ‘19 - do I use TB2 cable or FireWire (800) on the ‘11?
    • Coach29
    • Thread
    • mac thunderbolt two monitors
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  8. P

    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...
    • PaulKemp
    • Thread
    • 38wn95c issues m1 2021 macbook thunderbolt thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  9. L

    Other USB-C iPhone: The Ugly Truth

    I know everyone is riding on a high because top level Apple executives confirm that they have to comply with the new European law and switch the iPhone over to USB-C within the next two years, most likely in next year's iPhone 15 series. But I’ve seen a lot of people make some assumptions about...
    • Lounge vibes 05
    • Thread
    • charging speed iphone 15 iphone 15 pro iphone 15 pro max iphone 15 ultra iphone 15+ lightning thunderbolt usb usb-c
    • Replies: 237
    • Forum: iPhone
  10. G

    Lagging 4k monitors - Mac Mini 2018, thunderbolt cables

    I have 2 4k TVs for my 2018 i5 Mac Mini. There is noticeable lag with keyboard/mouse inputs. When i used just 1 display (the same TV) with HDMI to HDMI, this was not an issue. But adding a 2nd monitor with thunderbolt caused more problems (no waking from sleep, monitors not being in correct...
    • grahamvinyl
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    • 4k display dual monitor lagging mac mini 2018 thunderbolt
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac mini
  11. circatee

    CalDigit and Apple Thunderbolt 3 cable

    Curious, would an Apple Thunderbolt 3 cable, work with a CalDigit dock? The official thunderbolt cable for the CalDigit is missing. Hence, the question...
  12. C

    M1 vs M2 Thunderbolt Ports

    Recently purchased the M2 MacBook Air and I’m looking for an HDMI adapter. When I look up compatibility on the Apple Store app, the only option is the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter. Are there any fundamental differences between the previous thunderbolt ports and the one on the M2? Any...
    • ccollins11
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    • hdmi macbook air m2 thunderbolt usb c dongle usb c hub product accesary usb c ports usb-c to hdmi
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  13. cheukfh

    How one Thunderbolt 4 port could support two 6K XDR

    I bought a Caldigit TS4, and the website show me it could run 2 XDR in 6K 60Hz over one TB4 cable. I understand M1 Pro / Max / Ultra can using DSC to do that, but I can't understand why 2019 MBP 16 with Navi Radeon Pro graphic card are unsupported, it also support DSC too. any way to explain that？
  14. X

    LG Ultrafine 5K Thunderbolt cable problem

    I have an interesting problem with my LG Ultrafine 5K. I'm using this monitor with my 16" M1 Pro The monitor suddenly stopped working with the thunderbolt cable that came in the box. The cable charges the computer, but the monitor does not open. Also, nothing shows in the system report about...
    • xecep
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    • lg ultrafine 5k m1 macbook pro thunderbolt
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  15. pascalfrencken

    Use Apple Studio Display with Lenovo ThinkPad L14?

    My work provide me with a Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (model 20X6) laptop. It has both a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port that support DisplayPort 1.4. I was expecting that when I hook this laptop up to my Apple Studio Display with a Thunderbolt 4 cable, it would work. But it doesn't. The...
  16. D

    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...
    • Daniel Ferreira
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    • adapter external drive nvme nvme ssd thunderbolt thunderbolt 2 thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  17. H

    Home Office / Music Studio Storage Solution

    Setting up an office/music studio with a couple of 1st Generation Mac Pros, a 2018 256GB MacBook Air, and a 2019 256GB MacBook Pro. Want to put the laptops in cool looking stands and run them in clamshell mode if possible. Not sure due to the fans. Will likely be picking up a Mac Studio in the...
  18. D

    Comparison: Internal vs. External 10GbE

    I compared the internal 10 Gbit/s network adapter of my base model Mac Studio (Max) with an external Thunderbolt 3 10 Gbit/s network adapter from Sonnet. Internal: External: The difference seems to be a more conservative power ramp up (take a look at the beginning and the end of the graph)...
    • DRDR
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    • 10gbe benchmark ethernet external internal network speed thunderbolt
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac Studio
  19. trusso

    Multiple Power Supplies (via Dock Expansion and Monitor)

    I am ordering an M1 Air that I intend to plug into an OWC ThunderBay and a Dell 4K monitor. Both the ThunderBay and the 4K monitor provide power through USB-C (up to 85W and 65W, respectively). I understand there is/has been an (older?) Apple support article stating that the Mac will only take...
    • trusso
    • Thread
    • multiple power safe supply thunderbolt usb-c
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  20. K

    How much power can the thunderbolt ports provide ?

    Hi all, I just got my Mac Studio (with M1 Max inside), that I use in tandem with a MacBook when on my main desk, and I was wondering if it was possible to link them via usb-c/thunderbolt to provide both high speed network and power for the MacBook. So I tried, and it seems to work quite well, I...
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