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  1. C

    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...
  2. 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?
  3. ivanwi11iams

    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...
    • ivanwi11iams
    • Thread
    • bluetooth logitech reboot restart thunderbolt usb
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Mac mini
  4. A

    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.
    • Artsketch
    • Thread
    • ipad pro 12.9 2021 slow speed ssd thunderbolt usb 3.2 write
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: iPad
  5. 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...
  6. H

    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...
    • Harishashank
    • Thread
    • external display issue thunderbolt thunderbolt issue
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  7. macjunkie2013

    Performance test of Mac Mini M1 w PNY CS3140 in Wavlink TB3 enclosure.

    I tested the speed of the new PNY XLR8 CS3140 1TB M.2 installed in a Wavlink TB3 enclosure connected to my Mac Mini 16/248GB/11.3.1. When booted on APPLE M1 internal SSD M1 Internal SSD speed is ~3177 write ~2850 read TB3 CS3140 SSD speed is ~2701 write ~2539 read When booted from TB3 SSD M1...
  8. Killerbob

    Test out Thunderbolt Bridge

    Since macOS 11.3 Beta, I have been experiencing problems with the Thunderbolt Bridge I have been using for years between my QNAP NAS and my Mac Pro. It simply isn't working since Beta 3. I am trying to verify it is a wider problem, I am hoping that someone else can test this out... If you have...
  9. M

    iMac 27 (2011) - Thunderbolt to Monitor

    Hi, my video card stopped working on my iMac 27 (Mid 2011). I used the Thunderbolt to a Samsung 55-inch, with no issue. I tried using another similar year Samsung 32-inch and all I can see in a background but no login icons for users. Does the thunderbolt only work with certain resolution...
    • mgd1138
    • Thread
    • thunderbolt
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  10. ylluminate

    Best DisplayLink devices for M1 Mac Mini to drive 4 additional displays (6 total w/ 2 integrated)?

    Looking for an optimal DisplayLink arrangement to offer 4 total additional displays with a nice range of additional USB-A and C options. Any suggestions? I'm guessing I'll need to get two DisplayLink devices either with 2 outputs each or one with 3 outputs + 1 with 1 or 2 outputs. I'm only...
  11. Baudlink

    Help With SAS SSD to MBP 15" 2015

    Hey all, I have taken on the challenge to connect a Seagate Nytro 2.5" SAS Enterprise SSD to my MacBook Pro 15" 2015. I know that 99% of you will tell me to sell it and forget about even trying. I specifically knew of the perils to making this successful, so please save me that advice. Based on...
    • Baudlink
    • Thread
    • enterprise sas storage storage adapter thunderbolt
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  12. A

    MP 1,1-5,1 mDP - R9 280X - problems on all R9 cards?

    I recently had an issue with my XFX R9 280X with MAC EFI and two brand new BenQ PD2700U monitors. The monitors connect via Thunderbolt cables (and you can plug a Thunderbolt cable in to Mini DisplayPort to get video output only). Upon powering on the system and trying only one BenQ monitor, it...
    • ArchStudent
    • Thread
    • chime displayport mdp monitor white thunderbolt
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  13. S

    Really confused - SSD speeds in USB-C Enclosure and Hub

    I just got an M1 MacBook Air. My prior computer was 2011 iMac. I do video and photo as hobby, been doing it for 25 years so I've gone from FW400 to FW800 to USB and then a Thunderbolt 1 enclosure on my iMac. I now need to modernize all this to ideally USB-C or Thunderbolt. I purchases some...
    • sigamy
    • Thread
    • black magic disk speed disk speed ssd speed thunderbolt usb-c hub
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  14. bstegner

    Suggestions for Dual Display Dock for M1 MBA?

    I have a M1 MBA and I am looking for a reliable Thunderbolt 3 or 4 dock for my home setup with the following requirements... 1. Dual DisplayPort's (with HDR support) for my dual 4k DisplayPort Monitors (non usb-c/thunderbolt) 2. 3ft (or longer, or extendable) thunderbolt connection to laptop...
  15. A

    MP 1,1-5,1 Need advice - it's now 2021 and I need advice wether to upgrade or buy new

    Please forgive me if I am asking for something that's probably already been covered to the nth degree. I'm new here and joined to primarily seek advice. ( I will contribute later after I've acted on whatever decision I make.) Usually, I would take the time to research more thoroughly in this...
    • amajorguy
    • Thread
    • advice cheese grater mac mini m1 thunderbolt upgrade
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  16. gbf

    transferring files

    how come when I transfer 46 folders with 20 gigs of stuff from the iCloud Drive to my desktop of my brand new iMac it transfers in 3 seconds... when I then transfer from my desktop of the same computer to a sandisk usb-c thumb drive in the thunderbolt ports it takes like 10 minutes... also is...
    • gbf
    • Thread
    • icloud drive sandisk thunderbolt transfering
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: macOS Big Sur (11)
  17. Ollie Axe

    Mac Mini with LED Cinema Display through the HDMI port ?

    Hello guys, I have a Mid 2014 15 Macbook Pro currently connected to an Apple Thunderbolt Display and an Apple LED Cinema Display 27 and I want to upgrade to the M1 Mac Mini M1 but I don't know exactly if that's possible for me to use both of my monitors at the same time as I know that you can...
    • Ollie Axe
    • Thread
    • 27 thunderbolt display 27" cinema display big sur display display port hdmi m1 mac mini thunderbolt thunderbolt 2 display
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac mini
  18. T

    Need help connecting a late 2012 27 inch iMac to a mid 2012 15 inch MacBook Pro

    Is a thunderbolt cable the only thing I need, or do I need anything else to connect the two and make this as seamless as possible? Thanks in advance.
    • TB4190
    • Thread
    • connect late 2012 imac macbook pro 15 mid 2012 mid 2012 mbp thunderbolt
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Mac Accessories
  19. webbadass

    Thunderbolt to DVI-D doesn't (always) work... Multi Monitor setup worked for 3 years until today...

    Hi all – I am hoping someone might have some idea of what might have happened to one my monitors… I run a total of 3 including the MBP’s screen as you can see… Here is the setup… Mid-2014 15” MBP retina running 10.14.6 1st Monitor - Dell E248WFP 2nd Monitor - Dell 2408WFP – PROBLEM MONITOR (on...
    • webbadass
    • Thread
    • dvi-d macbook pro mid 2014 monitor monitors thunderbolt video card
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  20. K

    Mag Safe vs Macbook Pro

    Hey So I received my magsafe charger today. Soon as I opened it, I plugged it into a thunderbolt port on my 2020 13" MBP (I removed the charger and left in the USB bank I have). The magsafe wouldn't work... It only seems to work when I remove the USB bank from the other thunderbolt port... Any...
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