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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
    • Thread
    • 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...
  3. D

    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
    • Thread
    • bay enclosure hard drive hdd hub ssd thunderbolt usb
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Studio
  4. 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...
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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: 14
    • 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
    • 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
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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
  16. ivanwi11iams

    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
    • Thread
    • 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
  18. 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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    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
    • Thread
    • lg ultrafine 5k m1 macbook pro thunderbolt
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  20. 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...
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