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    iPhone 15 Pro Max Thunderbolt 4 hubs work on iPhone 15 Pro Max

    TLDR: I plugged seven devices including a display and three drives to the iPhone. Woah. Connection Tree So today I decided to find the limits of the USB-C port on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and in the process made interesting discoveries. Why I tried that I was looking for a USB-C hub that has...
    • DeanL
    • Thread
    • iphone 15 thunderbolt usb-c
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: iPhone
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    Thunderbolt SSD on iMac : Curious results...

    I'm looking to buy a MacStudio soon but in the meantime I've already purchased a WD Black SN850X NVME Gen 4 SSD with a Thunderbolt external enclosure (Acasis TBU405PROM1) for video editing. For now I have an iMac 27" Retina 5K 2017 3.4 GHz with a 2TB fusion drive. I did a BlackMagic test on...
    • Alain Ternet
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    • acasis imac ssd thunderbolt
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
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    No full refresh rate on external Monitor (M1 Pro)

    Hi there, I'm running a 2021 MBP with an m1 Pro and 16 gigs of ram. My monitor is Samsung LS34A650U (3440 x 1440 / 100hz) and supports usbc, dp and hdmi. When I attach my Monitor directly over usbc to my MB all the usb and ethernet ports on the Monitor work but the refresh rate is fixed at 60...
    • NilsL
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    • display cable m1pro thunderbolt
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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    Connecting raid causes crash after updating to Ventura

    Hi all, Just finished updating my MBP 16” M1 Max to Ventura and now I can’t connect my external raid without the computer freezing up and rebooting. This will continue again and again until i disconnect the drive. The drive in question is a G-speed Studio 24tb connected via a thunderbolt 2 to...
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    External HDD/SSD enclosure for a Mac Studio

    Which external enclosure would you recommend for use with an M1 Mac Studio and a mix of SATA HDDs and SSDs? I am looking for 4 drives in one enclosure, more or less. When I last looked into this over a year ago I settled on the Sabrent DS-SC4B. Is that still a solid choice or did something new...
    • danqi
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    • bay enclosure hard drive hdd hub ssd thunderbolt usb
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Studio
  6. arkieboy72472

    Will this fix my Thunderbolt Monitor?

    I have a nice old school 27" Apple Thunderbolt monitor. I have opened it up after acquiring it and cleaned it out etc. It has one issue. After a bit of use, the smell that comes from it is caustic. I have heard this smell is from a failing power supply and that this is a known thing. My monitor...
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    2019 iMac Thunderbolt 3 port not stable

    I am getting disconnects to my external HDD enclosures when I tilt the screen on my iMac. I am of the opinion that those Thunderbolt (USB C) cable connections on the iMac should not be so extremely sensitive to touch and subtle movement. I could lose data from these types of disconnects! Has...
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
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    • file download iphone 6s+ thunderbolt
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iPhone
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    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...
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    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
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    • mini speed thunderbolt usbc
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac mini
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    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?
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    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
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    • mac thunderbolt two monitors
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
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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...
    • PaulKemp
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    • 38wn95c issues m1 2021 macbook thunderbolt thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
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    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
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    • 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
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    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
  18. 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...
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    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
  20. 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？
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