usb hubs for iMac
Mar 19, 2014 08:08:40 #
The USB ports in the back of my iMac are a pain in the ass. Do you use a USB hub in the front or what do you suggest?
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Queen City Santa
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Queen City Santa
Mar 19, 2014 08:14:35 #
Flyfishn wrote:
The USB ports in the back of my iMac are a pain in the ass. Do you use a USB hub in the front or what do you suggest?
Thanks
Queen City Santa
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Queen City Santa
I have a little 4-way hub plugged into mine. I connect an external drive for TimeMachine, and I have three others for whatever.
Mar 19, 2014 08:17:59 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I have a little 4-way hub plugged into mine. I connect an external drive for TimeMachine, and I have three others for whatever.
Mar 19, 2014 08:19:16 #
Mar 19, 2014 08:19:27 #
Mar 19, 2014 08:27:27 #
http://www.satechi.net/index.php/new-products/satechi-aluminum-hub-premium-4-port-usb
I have this one, works great look like it belongs.
I have this one, works great look like it belongs.
Mar 19, 2014 08:56:10 #
I've started labeling both ends of all cables. otherwise, it can be difficult to identify where a wire is connected. I use either a label maker or printed text covered with transparent tape.
Mar 19, 2014 10:47:56 #
I also have an iMac and bought an inexpensive 8 port hub that is powered (must be plugged into house current) - have had it for 3 years and works great. I use it for two external drives, a CF card reader, etc.
Mar 20, 2014 00:27:12 #
Flyfishn wrote:
The USB ports in the back of my iMac are a pain in the ass. Do you use a USB hub in the front or what do you suggest?
Thanks
Queen City Santa
Thanks
Queen City Santa
I have two USB ports on the side of my MacBook Pro. I use one for the fan/tilt station on which the computer rests. The other is connected to an eight outlet hub, of which I only use five outlets for printer, backup drive and three cords to attach occasional peripherals (iPhone, iPad, camera) or a gooseneck keyboard light. The only time the configuration changes is for major work on the iPhone/iPad, for which I disconnect the fan/tilt station for a short while to give direct (faster) interface access. I occasionally use one of the two vertical USB hub sockets to plug in a thumb drive or card reader.
Mar 20, 2014 06:27:03 #
Use a Belkin 4 Way Hub:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Port-Ultra-Series-Aluminum/dp/B0061RSBRK/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1395310912&sr=1-3&keywords=belkin+ultra+slim+hub
Mediocre reviews but mine works fine in addition to using all 4 Ports on iMac.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-Port-Ultra-Series-Aluminum/dp/B0061RSBRK/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1395310912&sr=1-3&keywords=belkin+ultra+slim+hub
Mediocre reviews but mine works fine in addition to using all 4 Ports on iMac.
Mar 20, 2014 08:09:27 #
This is the hub I use for my MAC. works great. Belkin High-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub
Mar 20, 2014 09:34:49 #
I have been using this one from Iogear for more than five years with my desktop Mac.
http://www.altex.com/IOGEAR-7-Port-High-Speed-USB-20-Hub-GUH227-P142992.aspx
The nice part is the port mounted on the front. I use that for my HD reader which is just left plugged in but is never in the way.
http://www.altex.com/IOGEAR-7-Port-High-Speed-USB-20-Hub-GUH227-P142992.aspx
The nice part is the port mounted on the front. I use that for my HD reader which is just left plugged in but is never in the way.
Mar 20, 2014 12:20:14 #
I have a Plugable USB 2.0 10 Port Hub (with Power Adapter) which lists at Amazon for $25. I like it very much.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00483WRZ6/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00483WRZ6/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Mar 20, 2014 14:21:36 #
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