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    Interesting article: M1 Thunderbolt ports don’t fully support USB 3.1 Gen 2

    I just came across this article from yesterday, which is making my search for an external HDD and SDD enclosure even more complicated. I was just about to order a Sabrent 4-bay enclosure (+ SSD brackets), but now I am not so sure. I don't really need Thunderbolt for my SATA HDDs and SDDs but I...
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    Apple thunderbolt 4 cable does it have an Intel controller ?

    Hello I have a question about the Apple Thunderbolt 4 Cable (1.8m). I have an Intel certified Amazon thunderbolt 4 cable and I’ve noticed that I get faster transfer speeds on my external M.2 to SSD than the official Apple thunderbolt 4 cable is this because the Amazon thunderbolt 4 cable has...
  3. andyzenghm

    Intel Thunderbolt 3 Controller Datasheets [Alpine Ridge & Titan Ridge]

    INTEL CONFIDENTIAL !!!
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    What do you think of this Mac Studio peripherals setup? And how to attach 2nd display?

    I plan on upgrading to a Mac Studio Max. To figure out what I need exactly I made a diagram of the stuff I plan to attach: What do you think? Does this make sense? Anything I can optimise? One big problem: How do I attach my old Apple Cinema Display (Mini Displayport & USB A) which I want to...
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    MacBook Pro 8.1 2011 - Thunderbolt 2.0 display not working under Win11

    Hello! =) First post here! Just acquired a (reasonnably priced, cheap) MacBook Pro 8,1 , early 2011 13" (Dodged a bullet lol, didn't knew 15 and 17" had dGPU issues hehe). This is my first Mac (I have been using Hackintoshes since 2014 but it was a challenge/educational thing more than any...
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    M1 Mac Mini Thunderbolt ports usage

    I recently purchased a M1 Mac mini, as my old windows desktop gave up the ghost. Since I had existing displays, decided to use the HDMI out and the thunderbolt port (with an adapter) to connect the existing displays. I have connected an external SSD to the second thunderbolt port. If I don't use...
  7. mehulparmariitr

    Can I simply use two 4k usb-C monitor in two thunderbolt port of macbook pro 2019 intel with usb c cables

    To attach two 4k usb c monitors, Do I have to simply attach it to two thunderbolt ports of laptop with two usbc cables? Or it won't work as some people pointed in google? I have a macbook pro 2019 intel.
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    m1 max compatible Thunderbolt Docks

    I tried three thunderbolt docks with m1 max and they all have these problem Problem 1: When dock connected and restarting the mac causes the magsafe to stay amber. Docks having this problem : Amazon Thunderbolt Dock, Caldigit TS3 Plus Dock Docks without this problem: Anker 13 in 1 Dock...
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    27" Thunderbolt Display Issues

    Hi Everyone, Iv been searching for a little while and read loads but cant seem to find an answer, so i bought 2 thunderbolt displays in the middle of last year, i paid £30 for both! very very lucky to find someone selling them who didn't know what they were, both works fine when daisy chained...
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    LG Ultrafine 4K vs Thunderbolt Display

    Hello guys, I bought a m1 mini and I'm looking for a monitor to complete the setup. I'm looking at used options, and I was in doubt between the Thunderbolt Display (in the box, conserved and already comes with the TB2-TB3 adapter) and the LG Ultrafine 21.5 4K (2017 model, without a box, but also...
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    Looking to find the perfect 4k monitor setup for macbook m1 max

    I have just purchased the new MacBook Pro m1 Max and am looking to invest in a home office setup to take full advantage of the thunderbolt ports and overall upgraded performance. I have upgraded from the 2015 pro retina, so have never used thunderbolts before. I am first looking at a decent...
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    Caldigit TS3+ M1 Pro with dual monitors?

    Does anyone know if Caldigit TS3+ with M1 Pro / Max have any issues with dual monitors using the doc with 1 thunderbolt cable? I just got a macbook air M1 Mac and was disappointed that dual monitors did not work with my TS3+ and Caldigit said it was the chip's fault but M1 Pro / Max do work...
  13. appleguy

    New M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pros and Thunderbolt Docks

    Any Suggestions on a decent thunderbolt dock that has 2 displays that will work with the new MacBook Pros?
  14. geareagame

    Need help with setting up 144hz External display

    Hi everyone, I just got a new MacBook Air M1 and I want to connect it with the following requirements.. - 2k-4k with FPS 75-144Hz IPS ultrawide external display (some hubs are limited to 30-60hz) - One charging port is always required for closing the screen while working (if connect the display...
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    Adding a USB-port hub on a TB3 Dock: Is it possible?

    Hi I'm wondering if anyone has tried to add a USB-port hub or a TB3 or TB4 hub on a TB3 Dock and what his/her experience. I'm using a Caldigit TS3+ Dock and I'm in desperate need of more USB Ports. I am thinking to use the USB-C or the 2nd TB3 port for adding an unpowered USB-C port hub like...
  16. hkjazz

    M1 with OWC thunderbolt 4 hub

    I’m using OWC Thunderbolt 4 Hub with MacBook Air M1. I installed OWC Dock Ejector. When I boot Mac with OWC hub attach, Apple SuperDrive does not work. But I boot Mac then the hub attach, Apple SuperDrive works. Does anyone have same issue?
  17. circatee

    Honestly, maybe Mac Mini M1 is not for me

    This is my second attempt at purchasing and using a Mac Mini M1, as my main computer. Frustrating, to say the least. I feel like I am failing at my attempt. - Monitor: Samsung 49" monitor, connected via HDMI. Works, but, if I reboot the Mac (say for an update), then the Mac Mini does not see...
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    iPad Pro Please share the write speed to external SSDs you get connected to your iPad Pro 2021

    Seems to be a big issue. Please share here the write speed to external SSDs you get connected to your iPad Pro 2021. On a Samsung T7 USB 3.2 SSD I got only 44 MBps copying a 5 GB file to the HFS+ formatted SSD using the original USB 3.2 and a TB3/USB4 cable.
  19. GadgetComa

    iPad Pro 2021 iPad Pro and M1 Mac mini Thunderbolt Speed Problems

    Apple Support just confirmed to me that they’re receiving multiple reports of slow connection speeds when connecting a 2021 iPad Pro to an M1 Mac mini. I’m not sure of how many different configs are involved, but I have the 12.9” 1TB and a mini with 16G/1TB. The senior advisor indicated that the...
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    External display stopped working on Macbook Air 2017

    My ACER monitor was working fine when connected to Thunderbolt 2 Via multiple cables. Suddenly it stopped working. Now my monitor just goes to amber once I plug in the cable and I have the same display issue when connected to my Television and friends monitor. So this is definitely an issue with...