Mac mini M2 $24 USB Hub

[4wheelcycle]

I finally got tired of reaching around to the back of my Mac mini M2 or my Studio Display to plug in random USB A and C accessories. Most inexpensive USB hubs are intended for laptops and do not have long enough attachment cables to reach the front of a Mac mini. Ultimately, I settled on short extension cables that route under my Mac mini M2 to bring my Magic Trackpad's charging cable and 10GPS USB A and C ports to the front of my Mac mini. The only purpose for the old Apple SuperDrive is to raise my Studio Display slightly.

 

[Fishrrman]

I've been doing the same thing with USB "extension cables" for years, since I bought my 2012 Mini back in 2013. Now doing the same with a 2018 Mini.

 

[jwahaus]

You need a studio. LOL But seriously, there are several hubs for forward ports that neatly fit under the mini with the same form factor.

I myself have a hub sitting on top of my Mini with cables going in all directions. It's a spider web.

 

[dictoresno]

I have this powered hub plugged in next to my M2 mini that I have about half the ports used up. for anything that needs a USB-C, I have front ports on my satechi dock for that.

Powered USB Hub Rosonway Aluminum 13 Port USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Hub 10Gbps with 72W (12V/6A) Power Adapter and Individual Switches, Type A and Type C Cables, USB C Hub Expander for PC and Laptop, RSH-A13

Powered USB Hub Rosonway Aluminum 13 Port USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Hub 10Gbps with 72W (12V/6A) Power Adapter and Individual Switches, Type A and Type C Cables, USB C Hub Expander for PC and Laptop, RSH-A13

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