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usb 3.0

  1. Jdizzle188

    MacBook Pro Worries....

    Good evening to the community, I hope you're all well this Sunday! I'm wondering if I could ask for people's thoughts or perhaps some reassurance about the durability and such of my MacBook Pro 2021 and the USB / thunderbolt 4 cables. Background, I have OCD massively, fought with it for years...
  2. Alvin777

    Will the iMac's USB 3.0 Damage a Sony Playstation DualSense Controller for Charging?

    Hello Mac friends, will the iMac's USB 3.0 if it's plugged in using a USB-A to USB-C cable for a mechanical keyboard (keyboard is rated for 5v 200mAh) to the amazing Sony Playstation DualSense (revision 4 rated for 5v 1500mAh) damage it? How many volts and amps is a Late 2015 iMac's USB 3.0 by...
  3. S

    What cable comes with iPhone 15 Pro Max - 3.0? 3.1?

    I can't seem to find the specifications for the cable that shipped with the 15 Pro Max. Anyone know? Is it 3.0? 3.1? Thank you!!
  4. S

    Other So, no USB 3.0 speed Lighting Port for iPhone 14 PRO?

    Guys, You probably heard that it's been rumoured that Apple will speed up lighting from usb 2 to usb 3 speeds for the new phone (like they did with iPad). Apple didn't mention it in the keynote apparently. Tough luck this year?
  5. D

    Which hub to use on iMac24

    Hi all, I am considering getting an iMac24" to replace my iMac27", which is unfortunately gone obsolete. The iMac24 has only 4 ports, 2 USB-C and 2 Thunderbolt. On my old iMac I have a number of USB3.0 hard drives that need to be connected to my new iMac24 and most of them are directly plugged...
  6. 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...
  7. Agustin Karque

    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 5,1 USB 3.0 & 3.1 Card

    Hello guys, im writing because i can’t find a direct solution to my problem… I recently bought a Pci Card with 3 usb 3.0 type A and 2 type c. It has the Fresco FL1100 chip. My mac is a 4,1 with 5,1 firmware on it, 2 6 core cpu and Rx580 gpu. Currently running Mojave on a SSD nvme. From the...
  8. rsucre

    Mac mini M1 wireless adapter gone when using USB enclosure

    My Mac mini M1 is having this issue randomly (some times). It suddenly loses its internal Wireless Adapter (seems like there is no wireless adapter present). The Mac mini M1 eventually crashes, then again (endless loop). If I enter into Hardware Diagnostics, it fails due to No Internet...
  9. J

    Advice: External monitor USB-C MacOS supported

    Hi, I'm in de market for a new screen now my 27inch Apple Cinema Display died. I've been looking around but I'm not sure. These are the requirements: USB-C throughput charge Built-in webcam Built-in sounds and microphone 27~30inch MacOS compatible --it has to be able to change...
  10. Y

    Where to buy Thunderbolt 2 docks?!

    Hi there! I hope I don't know if this is the right place to ask this question, but I've been searching literally everywhere for like 3 months to buy a Thunderbolt 2 dock so I could add USB 3.0 on my mid-2011 iMac. I know that such docks did exist since I found a some on internet but they are all...
  11. J

    iPad IPAD Pro 13.1.2 External SSD Drive Problem

    I have a Scandisk Extreme 1tb external HD. I’ve bought the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter. I‘ve tried using with external power and without. I can‘t my iPad to see the drive. Any suggestions?
  12. 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...
  13. R

    Best USB 3 card for Mac Pro 2009 running Mojave

    Hi, What is the fastest and well performing usb 3.0 card that I can buy for Mac Pro early 2009 running Mojave. I have heard from somewhere that with some cards it splits speed somehow when transferring from a USB 3.0 hard drive. Because of having limited ports, which I don’t want. So what...
  14. B

    Connecting to PC via USB 3.0

    I have an iPhone 8, and I want to copy videos off and onto my Windows PC. The lightning-to-USB connector that came with the iPhone seems to be USB 2.0; file transfer takes forever. What connectors do I need to use to get USB 3.0 speeds? I assume if I get the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter and...
  15. 33Ledjent33

    SSD Enclosure for my 'NEW' iMac (2015)

    Hello dear users! BEWARE this post is long-ish.. I decided to step up my music production game and I am slowly planning on selling my good ol' Tower Mac Pro 2008. I recently bought an iMac 2015 that was on sale locally on Gumtree. Beautiful machine with 64GB Ram, i7 processor, 2tb fusion...
  16. rowspaxe

    2018 Mac mini and usb interference

    Hi. Potential Mac Mini buyer and I have recently seen a number of posts and videos about the issue of usb interference with the 2018 mac mini. This interference degrades wifi and radio mouse performance. Some posters had straight swaps of the 2018 mini and 2014 mini but were now getting...
  17. C

    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...
  18. C

    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...
  19. M

    Need Help with USB C to USB A hub!

    So I don't butcher the explanation of my issue, they say a picture is worth a thousand words: THIS SET UP IS NOT WORKING The USB C to USB A / HDMI adapter works fine. However, when I plug a USB A hub into that, it does not work with anything. Not enough power? My 2010 MBP powered the hub no...
  20. E

    iPad Pro How to get usb 3.0 speeds on iPad Pro 10.5?

    Hello. I know that my ipad 10.5 supports usb 3.0, but i dont know how to get usb 3.0 speeds, if the standard lightning cable based on usb 2.0. What should I buy? Please help. I have win10 PC with 3.0 usb ports (no type C)