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  1. johnmacward

    USB-C hubs with two USB connectors to the MBP - are they solid and strong ?

    I've already bought a USB hub with a single port to the MBP integrated (see image below).. ...and it's outrageously bad - it was a Satechi brand and the single USB port is so flimsy to support something 20 times it's size and the things you plug into it. What holds in the ports is not...
  2. Yuyang Wu

    The require of simple suitable thunderbolt dock

    Now I have a MacBook with two thunderbolt 3 ports. My daily device are a thunderbolt-only external SSD and a LG Ultrafine 22’ monitor that have one USB 3.0 port and three USB 2.0 ports (all ports are USB-C) connect by a USB-C 3.0 non-thunderbolt cable. All ports are now full while I’d like to...
  3. S

    Can you hook a USB-C hub in between a MBP and a monitor?

    Hello there, I'm currently looking for a new monitor for my MBP16". While searching, I noticed that some monitors (well, one actually, the Philips 499P9H/00) have an Ethernet port on the back to connect to. So you could connect the monitor through the Thunderbolt 3 port on the back and then...
  4. A

    USB-C Hub gets very hot on MacBook Pro 2020

    I just got the new MacBook Pro 2020 (4-ports version) and with that, the Dodocool 8-in-2 USB-C hub. I am seeing that the hub heats up very quickly and after an hour or so, it feels really hot. I am worried that it may damage my MacBook. Any thoughts? Thanks!
  5. KevinAPearson

    Hard drive connection which is best?

    I'm getting my first Mac Mini (2020) in a couple of weeks. I have 3 WD 8TB external USB 3.0 Hard Disks that I want to connect. I'm trying to work out if there is any "Best" way to connect the drives to my Mac Mini. I have 3x usb-c to usb 3.0 adaptors I could use to attach them all to a separate...
  6. A

    usb-c hub audio issue

    Hi Guys! I purchased an usb-c hub (Qgem) from AliExpressz. The hub has 3.5mm jack output. If I plug the hub into my iPad Pro 11 2020, I cant hear any sound from the speaker and I cant change the audio output, because there is only this hub as an option. Do you know any solution how could I get...
  7. progx

    Best Thunderbolt 3 (or USB-C) hub

    Bought my Mac mini a year ago, I have a USB-C expander (extra USB 3.1 ports, HDMI and Ethernet) plugged into it. I would like to get a hub with at least two display ports (HDMI, VGA or DP), plus an SD card reader as well. Any suggestions? Aside from CalDigit’s amazing Thunderbolt 3 dock.
  8. J

    MBP '19: sometimes need to restart to mount USB drives

    I've been having this issue where external drives sometimes don't mount, but do after restart. My MBP is USB-C (no regular USB ports), and I'm using a USB-C hub/adapter. Wondering if it's the hub that's causing it? Before restarting, I've tried unplugging and re-plugging, both the drive and...
  9. S

    Wireless bridge, extender, repeater, for Hue Bridge???

    I'm assuming there's a really simple answer for this. The wireless in my apartment is shared by many people. The router itself is in a very inconvenient location for me to physically access however the signal it provides works just fine. I need to connect the "Hue Bridge" to a router with an...
  10. A

    Dual 165 hz Monitors for MBP 15" (2016) - Help

    Hi Guys, I've spent way to much time online trying to figure out a solution, without any success so hopefully someone here will be able to help. Scenario I have two gaming monitors that can run 165hz and I would love to connect those to my MBP15", so that I can use them to their fullest...
  11. S

    HomeKit HELP - Multiple Apple TV and iClouds HomeKit confusion

    I bought a bunch of hue bulbs recently. I put them in the entrance of my house, my bathroom, my bedroom, and another bedroom. There is a den that has no hue bulbs, but it has an Apple TV that acts as a hub. The "other" bedroom (that has a hue bulb) has its own Apple TV that uses a separate...
  12. 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...
  13. A

    Dual UltraFine 4k monitors one cable solution?

    Hey! Anyone with two UltraFine 4k monitors who has been able to connect them to the MBP using only one cable? Either with a dock/hub or some hack. I have search the entire internet but wasn't able to find anything unfortunately. Any answer/help will be appreciated, cheers! :)
  14. katbel

    Resolved USB-C Hub with Thunderbolt 2 port

    I just got an iMac 2017 that comes with 2 usb-c ports and I have two external thunderbolt 2 disks Is there any hub that has multiple ports including thunderbolt 2? I've been reading to exhaustion but couldn't find anything so far , just the super expensive Apple adapter. Plus it would be great...
  15. twistedpixel8

    USB-C docks/hubs for MBP

    I just ordered a 2018 MBP and while I wait for delivery, I’m trying to find a decent hub/dock (so I can actually use the devices I own!) with when it arrives. Has anyone had really good experience with any particular hubs? I’ve just dropped a lot of cash on this Mac so my wallet is hurting but...
  16. E

    Looking for a Thunderbolt 3 hub... that doesn't cost $8,000.

    I'm finding the same problem I had with my 2015 MBP - all thunderbolt hubs cost upwards of $300. It's damn near impossible to find something portable and inexpensive under that price - everything I have found have been USB-C hubs. I need the following connections: USB3, SD Card, HDMI. And...
  17. W

    iPhone X iPhone won't charge from MacBook unless through usb hub?

    Hello, So I have the following Apple products: 2017 5K iMac Late 2013 13" Macbook Pro Retina iPhone X I have the following problem: I can charge my iPhone X or any other device using any USB to Lighting cable or usb to usb cable (Apple or third party) from the 5K iMac. Same with external...
  18. MP39

    How Do I Connect 3 x 27” Apple LED Cinema Displays (Mini DisplayPort) to Radeon HD 7970?

    This may have been addressed somewhere, but I’ve been looking for hours... I have a Mac Pro 2010 5,1 with a AMD Radeon HD 7970. I have 3 x 27” Apple LED Cinema Displays with Mini Displayport. I have two connected right now to the the two mini displayports on the graphics card. I understand that...
  19. P

    Charging hub for devices with Qi charging

    Hey all! I just recently discovered the Native Union Eclipse Charger (https://www.nativeunion.com/eclipse-charger/) and I must admit I already adore the product! It seems very clever and has an incredibly nice design. I would like a hub to reside on my desk to charge Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone...
  20. R

    External USB-C drive that's also a Hub

    CalDigit's AV Pro 2 apparently also acts as a USB 3 hub, which is pretty handy considering I have a 2016 rMBP. Are there any other drives out there that do this? I'm in the market for a Time Machine backup drive and I'd love to know what my options are. Thanks in advance!