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usb 2.0

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    iPad USB 3.2 versus 2.0 Charging speed for an iPad

    My next generation of iPad (and iPhone) will have USB-C ports and I am wondering about the differences in charging speeds. Will it have any real world impact on me? We have a bunch of chargers with type A connectors and only one or two with type C. i do notice a big price difference in...
  2. sheapuppy

    PCI USB 2.0 card for PowerMac G5

    Looking for a PCI card to add additional USB 2.0 ports to my PowerMac G5 late 2004 (no PCIe slots, only PCI-X). I am running Tiger and the other Sorbet Leopard on 2 separate drives. I'd like to find one that is compatible with both. Any recommendations would be appreciated! TIA.....JP
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    MP 1,1-5,1 cMP (4,1 &5,1) Internal USB Hub for Big Sur & later macOS

    To solve the problem of Big Sur USB Bluetooth issues (due to USB 1.1 compatibility), it's well documented that USB 1.1 peripherals need to plugged into a USB 2.0 Hub. That's OK for external peripherals. In a cMP one of the USB 1.1 peripheral is Bluetooth controller (either the factory fitted one...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 USB Error on Monterey

    Hello! I need help. A few days ago, I noticed that when I unplug a USB device and plug it back in, the system doesn't detect it, that is, it doesn't work until I restart the machine I also tried it on High Sierra and this error does not appear there Does anyone know a solution to this? Mac pro...
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    Thermaltake BlacX Docking Station (ST0005U) - All 3.5" Drives Make Clicking Noise

    I have a USB docking station with USB 2.0 that is not working with the larger 3.5" drives (I have tested multiple drives of this size). I've also tested it with an SSD and it seems to work fine. I was thinking the issue could be power supply, but the adapter I have meets the requirements of...
  6. breather

    Very slow USB Speed from external HDD

    Setup iMac Late 2015 with macOS Monteray Old External HDD: WDT-D3C(B) 2TB USB 2.0 (2TB Wester Digital USB2.0) with filesystem Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Problem I'm transferering roughly 1100 files (600GB) from an older HDD to a newer USB 3.0 4tb HDD and I'm getting absolutely horrible speeds...
  7. B S Magnet

    MBP 1,1-10,2 The ExpressCard/34 Thread

    The ExpressCard/34 Thread: expansion options for 2006–2011 MacBook Pros OVERVIEW Although now a relic, the ExpressCard/34 slot, the successor of PC Card/PCMCIA slots found in PowerBook G3 and the larger PowerBook G4 models, were introduced simultaneously with Apple’s transition to...
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    Will this USB 2.0 pcie card works on late 05 PMG5 Quad?

    Hi so I want more USB port instead the 4 usb port on the late 2005 Power Mac G5 Quad so I find this: Will it works on Leopard? The seller said it works on the 2006 to the 2012 Mac pro's. It USB 2.0 not 3.0.
  9. Cayden

    iPhone XS Max iPhone Charging Slowly

    For some reason, whenever I plug my iPhone into my work laptop (Lambda Tensorbook), the phone charges very slowly. The laptop only has USB 3.1 ports, so it should be charging the device with around 900 mA of current. I tested the actual output of this USB port, and it was only at 500 mA of...
  10. EEzycade

    HELP, no audio output on monitor

    So I bought a monitor for use with my 2018 MacBook Pro TB. However, and I didn't know this when I bought(I mistook the power in for an audio jack), it does not have an audio jack. So I can't connect speakers to it and it doesn't have built in speakers. I've been looking for a usb to audio jack...
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    Is This Possible? ExpressCard34mm/USB 3.0 Adapter & External Monitors On 2010 MBP

    Hey all! I am a web designer, and I am doing everything I can to extend the life of my 2010 Macbook Pro 17" (I love the larger screen). I've updated to a SSD drive and maxed out the RAM (8gb). I recently bought this ExpressCard 34mm to USB 3.0 adapter, because I need those faster speeds to be...
  12. B S Magnet

    Resolved G5 PCI-X (or PCI) compatibility with the Sun ASY-90145 1394/USB2.0 card?

    So there are a mess of used, PCI combo FW1394a/USB2.0 cards being sold all over which were for Sun servers (I'm guessing SPARC) during the early/mid-’00s — the ASY-90145 (375-3140-05). Try as I may, I cannot locate original tech specs for this card, so I lack knowledge of whether this was PCI...
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    Thunderbolt 2 - USB-A adapter/cable

    Hello all, Does anybody know if: Thunderbolt 2 to USB-A cables ever existed? I can't find any online and that seems strange. There a plenty of Thunderbolt 3 to USB A cables but I can't find anything for thunderbolt 2. I want one because I've already used up my two USB A ports on my MacBook...
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    iPhone XS Is Iphone XS still usb 2.0?

    Hi community. I wonder whether the new XS is still connecting with the computer with usb 2.0? If so, that will be a pain to transfer 512 Gb worth of file. Anyone who has the phone can please answer this? Thank you!
  15. kingseamus

    Audio Drop Out -- Trying to Find Culprit in Logs

    [Mac Pro 5,1, 10.12.6] For months now, my audio interface (Apogee Duet 2, USB-powered) seemingly randomly cuts out, causing my speakers to pop loudly, then power cycles indefinitely. These drop-outs are not obviously tied to any activity on my Mac--it could happen when I'm checking email on...
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    Ethernet port to use it like usb 3 on 13 in Mid 2009 MacBook Pro?

    Hi everyone! I would like to use a SSD to improve my MacBook speed ( for music production and photoshop proposes). Anyways, I read that to have a full perfomance for an SSD you must have a USB 3 connection/port. My Mac doesn't have that one so I was wondering if I can use my Ethernet port to...
  17. kingseamus

    AirPlay Interfering with Audio Interface Connection

    For the past few months, I’ve been having issues with my USB 2.0-powered Duet 2 audio interface. After a couple of minutes of use, the Duet will begin cycling on and off, causing the audio to cut out and my speakers to pop. After having looked at a Systems Report of my Mac 4,1, Apogee’s tech...
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    iPhone Create communication between Wireless Temperature sensor and Iphone7

    Hello, I try to receive the data from Wireless Temperature sensor https://store.ncd.io/product/long-range-iot-wireless-temperature-barometric-pressure-sensor/ to my iPhone. As I never worked on this kind of solution before, so looking for expert advice about communication between IEEE standards...
  19. cococheaf

    Mac Pro 5,1 - mouse not working after sleep

    Hi, does anyone of you also have the problem that the mouse (in my case a Razer Taipan) is not working anymore after sleep? The mouse is connected to one of the back USB 2.0 ports. I need to unplug and replug it, then it works again. Might be a power-problem the case for the mouse not working...
  20. Sovon Halder

    Can't find an adapter for this external HDD

    7 years ago... I bought this 3TB Seagate GoFlex Desk USB 2.0 external drive (wall powered), which I didn't use at all in the last 5 years, until now. Last week I pulled it out and had to transfer about 500GB of data (4K UHD movies mostly) to this, from my 13" 2017 MBP TB. Took me 3 hours...