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  1. henryseiden

    When does "Deep Sleep" occur in MBPr 2017

    When will this model go into Deep Sleep from the time you enter Sleep mode (⌘ menu>Sleep)? I am having a problem waking a certain monitor on my dock from sleep and want to test the time like I experience in an over night situation while I actually observe the issue. Running OS 10.14.5 (Mojave)...
  2. EEzycade

    HELP! Can't use monitor with 2018 MBP-wifi antenna issue

    So I recently discovered that my Satechi usb-c dongle(it's usb 3.0 signal) is interfering with my wifi connection. I heard a rumor that this was an issue, and then realized it was happening to me. Now I can't use my dongle because it makes my internet super slow and cuts out often. I can't use...
  3. macduke

    iPad Pro iPad OS Drive/SD Card Test

    MAJOR EDIT: I have conducted my own test now. The setup: iPad Pro 2018 12.9" USB-C to USB-A adapter cable An old, cheap USB-A 3.0 four port hub Sony UHS-II USB-A SD card adapter Sandisk Extreme Pro 64GB 300MB/s card exFAT G-Drive 5400 RPM 2TB External Drive exFAT Samsung T5 2TB SSD exFAT I...
  4. Sverkel

    MacBook Pro 2016 USB problem

    Hello. 7 days ago I shut down my 2016 MacBook Pro with the touchbar, because I was going on a trip with my company. Today i'm back home and wan't to turn on my MacBook Pro again. The machine boots up as usual but when I plug in my charger or any other USB-C/Thunderbolt device it does nothing...
  5. E

    Budget monitor ideas to use with a Macbook

    Hello, I've spent the last few days searching for a monitor to use at home with my Macbook, but couldn't come to a conclusion. I am going to mainly use it for programming. Would appreciate if you guys could help me with some suggestions. The specs that I'm looking for, are: curved...
  6. S

    Current Best Value 4K USB-C Monitor w/>85W Power Delivery?

    I'm hunting for a monitor to use with an incoming standing desk. All the threads I've found on here were over a year old, and most of the articles I've seen were targeted at gamers or creative professionals. I'm neither of those, but I am looking for a USB-C monitor that will charge my 2018 15"...
  7. SipriusPT

    Windows 10 freezes when a USB-C video adapter is connected

    Hello everyone, I have an iMac with an external monitor (Dell u2719dc), who works fine under MacOS through USB-C, but when I try to use it in Windows 10, that OS simply freezes and after ~30 seconds, reboots. Any of you knows what can be, or how it can be solved? If you need more information...
  8. BigBen2493

    Buy The 18w or 30w USB-C Power Adapter?

    So having a hard time deciding which adapter to buy for my Iphone XS for fast charging, been reading about how the iPhone XS and iPhone XR will only draw a maximum of 18 watts? Any difference between the two? Charging speeds?
  9. B

    Which USB-C accessories work with the new iPad?

    Just upgraded from an iPad 2 to a 12.9" Pro. It's been quite the upgrade (duh) but I've heard that the number of accessories that work with the USB-C port are pretty limited. What are some USB-C accessories you guys have tried that you've had success with?
  10. M

    LG 4K alternative?

    since apple decided to pull its LG 4K USB-c monitor from its store, does anybody recommend an alternative similar monitor ? Would prefer a monitor which has sufficient power to charge a MacBook Air with the usb-c power cord. Cheers, Peter
  11. D

    MacBook Pro unmount and remind USB HD

    Hi My MacBook Pro 2018 (I9 15") unmount my external USB harddisk but in mount it again within 30 sec. I get the error message when it's unmounts. I tried difference setup: thru my usb-c hub (satechi), direct into computer, another usb cable and last another harddisk ( WD Studio and LaCie...
  12. Sovon Halder

    Brightness Jumps - Is it Normal?

    I got this 4K 27" LG Monitor (27uk850) hooked up with macbook pro 2017 13" via USB-C. This happens on the external monitor.. When I'm playing a video or streaming a video, throughout the playback the brightness jumps up and down by very minimum amount (say 1%). It happens randomly & couldn't...
  13. redking-cro

    iPad Pro 2018 iPad pro usb-c cords/cables

    Can we determine capabilities/dimensions of the usb-c cable supplied with the iPad Pro 12.9 (2018) and iPad Pro 11. Can someone measure dimensions of the plastic connector and diameter of cord/cable itself? I have this data of the stock iPad Pro usb-c cable: cable diameter is 2.8mm...
  14. L

    4K 27" Gaming Monitor Decision: Asus MX27UC vs. LG 27UK850-W

    I've been researching monitors quite a bit in the past few weeks after picking up a 2018 15" MacBook Pro, and selling my 1440p 34" Ultrawide Asus PG348Q because font was grainy and not optimized for lower resolutions. I plan to try to stream games (via Steam or Moonlight) from my main Windows...
  15. shape5

    Can you connect a 2008 Mac Pro to a new LG Ultrafine 4K monitor?

    Is it possible to connect a Dual link DVI output on an Early 2008 Mac Pro to the USB-C input on the newer monitors like this: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/HKMY2VC/A/lg-ultrafine-4k-display using an adapter? I've been trying to find an adapter but they all seem to go the other way around...
  16. M

    Charging pre-2016 mbp with usb-c power adapter

    I have a pre-2016 mbp that uses the magsafe 2 power adapter. The wire is cut and I don't want to buy a new one because the problem happen again. I want to get the usb-c power adapter for it's removable cable. Is there are way I can use the usb-c power adapter to power my pre-2016 mbp (magsafe...
  17. L

    Measuring USB-C current consumption

    Is there a terminal (or GUI) method of getting the USB-C current draw of an attached peripheral device connected to a MacBook Pro (actual draw, not class specification)? AFAIK the USB-C power monitor devices only pass through power, not full speed data. I would like to compare power consumption...
  18. waheed

    $5 docking / external storage solution for external Type C (USB C) SSD for Mac mini 2018

    I was looking for a decent and affordable USB C based desktop enclosure which look decent when placed on desktop along with Mac mini 2018 and has a very low footprint but I could not find one even after searching for couple of days. After a failed search attempt, I decided to do a DIY dock...
  19. kcrossley

    Connecting (2) G-Drives to New iMac Pro?

    I need to connect two G-Drives, both with Thunderbolt 1 non-daisy chainable interfaces, to a new iMac Pro. I'm thinking the best way to do this is by using two of the iMac Pro's USB-C ports, but I can't find a USB-C to Thunderbolt 1 (i.e. MiniDisplayPort) cable that supports data. Does anyone...
  20. wrongtrousers

    USB hub with both USB-C and A output?

    Hello there! I have a few USB-A peripherals that I use with my MacBook Pro (Touch bar), through a fairly common USB-A to USB-C hub. I’ve purchased a gaming PC, and I’d like to be able to switch between the two without having to manually replug every cable all the time. Does a USB-A hub with...