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  1. M

    Alesis DM7X not working

    Hello, I am trying to connect the Alesis DM7X drum module to my macbook pro via USB. The device shows up in "about this mac", on "system report" under the "USB 3.0 Bus" tab. But it doesn't show up in Audio and Midi setup no matter how many times i press "scan for devices". It works normally on...
  2. Jordy_mc

    Keyboard, track pad and usb not working - MacBook Pro 2010

    Hi, before I send my MacBook in to be repaired I want to see if anyone can help. My mac keyboard and track pad are unresponsive and the USB ports don't work either for external keyboards and such. They supply power but that's it. The Mac turns on and off and everything else works but that's...
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    Most reliable hub out of all the ones online?

    What is the most reliable hub out of all the macbook hubs online. I need something that reads sd and usb 3 and lets me charge the laptop at the same time. or just usb 3 and charge the laptop but preferably all 3. What are you guys using.
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    Visiontek USB 3.0 card compatibility?

    Hi wondering if this card is compatible with the cMP? https://smile.amazon.com/VisionTek-Products-Four-Internal-Servers/dp/B01EWUUZ94/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465771699&sr=8-1&keywords=visiontek+usb+900870 I'm running 10.11.5.. I have another one that works but I'm trying to find one that...
  5. Z

    iPhone as a flash drive?

    Is it possible to use my iPhone as a flash drive when i connect it with usb on my mac? Just like Android phones do, when connected with the usb cable.
  6. alwaysbeincontact

    Apple time capsule and iMac 5k

    HI All, So Ive been having some internet issues with my time capsule and Apple support wants me to take it to an apple store to get diagnosed since its still under warranty. So I'm waiting for my appt to bring in and get replaced. Im now using a google router for the time being. My question...
  7. RapsacDK

    Using iMac10,1 HDD as external drive

    My father's old iMac10,1 is pretty just about all done. Not much life left in it. Which product does he need to buy in order to use the HDD as external, and access the files on it? He has a lot of photos and videos on it, that he would like to backup before doing anything else. Will this do the...
  8. Siannath

    Is this a good USB Display Adapter for a 2009 13" MacBook Pro?

    Hi there! My 2009 13" MacBook Pro has a mini DisplayPort, but is broken, no longer works reliably. It has, however, perfectly working USB 2.0 ports. I use OS X El Capitan and I expect to upgrade to 10.12 when released. I need to connect an external display for everyday use and I was thinking...
  9. allantodd8

    Share USB devices and work with remote ones with the new USB Network Gate 4.0!

    Eltima Software is happy to announce new release of its top product USB Network Gate for Mac. It lets you share USB devices over network so that remote computers can access them, no matter how far they are, even if across the world. Now USB devices can be shared among Macs, Windows and Linux...
  10. J

    Finally calling out for help: so many problems with my (2013) mac pro

    So, for starters, ever since i've bought (well, my boss did) my mac pro, i've experienced many, many problems. Two of them are the most annoying and problematic. Lets kick off with the first one: one of my screens (Led Cinema display) is not functioning as it should. Almost every time when I...
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    Seagate 1TB external hard drive won't connect

    So I have a 1TB external hard drive from Seagate. It has always worked great with my macbook air, but for the past few months it has been harder to connect it (Had to plug it in a few times before it connected, sometimes I had to restart the computer a few times before it would work). The last...
  12. J

    Enabling TRIM causes USB external drives to eject improperly on sleep?

    I have an older Samsung SSD drive, so I purchased this StarTech USB/SATA adapter cable so I could use the drive externally on my late 2013 iMac. I then enabled TRIM using the terminal:sudo trimforce enable This worked, and the drive works well. But as a side effect, it has caused itself, as...
  13. hgreen70

    mid 2012 15" non retina neither USB is transmitting data

    Hi Guys i have a mid 2012 15" that will charge devices but cannot be used for data(usb thumb drive or nothing nothing else). is there a fuse? or something. i reloaded el capitan, reset smc etc. with no joy. The ports look to be in great shape. I would be most grateful for any support you can...
  14. E

    iPad Pro iPad Pro, usb and GoPro

    Hi, when I go to holydays in the summer, I'm used to make some snorkeling videos with my GoPro3. Because of that, I need to bring with my MacBookAir, transfer and edit videos with iMovie and so on. I would like to ask if some of you has already tried to import hi-res video with usb on iPad Pro...
  15. predheadtx

    Veency+SSH-screen=nightmare

    Hi everyone, I'm sorry to post in such and old forum, but i have hope that there is still someone around savvy enough to save me. My issue: I have an iPod 4Th generation that has no screen what so ever, the power button, the volume buttons and the home button are non functional (the home...
  16. Cpt.Dynamite

    USB SuperDrive for El Cap

    It is such an incredible insult to the Mac clientele, that there is an Apple accessory made for Apple computers and nobody tells you it does not work if you run El Cap. I have been reading for hours all over all blogs to find a solution/hack - and until now it seems there is none. Apple: This is...
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    Vmware Fusion USB issues with El Capitan

    I am using VMware Fusion 7.1.2. USB connectivity has been very unreliable since upgrading to El Capitan 10.11. Basically USB devices will not connect to Mac or VMware when plugged in unless I follow a very specific set of steps to workaround the issue. Has anyone experienced this? Will upgrading...
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    macOS Help run driver

    good afternoon I am looking for a developer able to fix the project (in the application), or to write a driver for the DAC, which is connected via usb
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    Macbook Pro 8,1 Usb ports not working but there is power going to ports . Tried PRAM/SMC reset.

    My Early 2011 MacbookPro 13" 's USB ports stopped working. I wasn't able to use one of them(rear one) since 1 year.However yesterday I plugged in my Apple Keyboard and keyboard did not work. I am sure that I can get power out of them so I am sure I have some connection to the motherboard.(I can...
  20. P

    Mac Pro 3.1 USB ports die with Mountain Lion

    Hi all, new here, so apologies if it's bad etiquette by starting off picking some brains! I have used macs for many years and have had plenty of different ones, but have never had major problems like I am currently experiencing with my Mac Pro 3.1 If I try to run on Mountain Lion or later the...