New Mac Book
May 1, 2021 13:31:14 #
I just purchased a new Mac Book Pro13” 16gb ram 1 tb ss hard drive I have a new 27” monitor so I think I’m in good shape. I am influx about the additional ports. 1 is for charging I have a hub for the second but I need 1 usb for my external hard drives and 1 for my Wacom tablet and I have never used a card reader as my old Mac had a slot. What card reader is recommended and how can I extend my USB port capacity for additional external drives for simultaneous back ups
Thanks
Joe
Thanks
Joe
May 1, 2021 13:47:27 #
Joe,
You need one of these Hubs.
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Computers-Accessories-USB-Hubs/zgbs/pc/17387627011
John
You need one of these Hubs.
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Computers-Accessories-USB-Hubs/zgbs/pc/17387627011
John
May 1, 2021 14:10:58 #
Papa j wrote:
I just purchased a new Mac Book Pro13” 16gb ram 1 tb ss hard drive I have a new 27” monitor so I think I’m in good shape. I am influx about the additional ports. 1 is for charging I have a hub for the second but I need 1 usb for my external hard drives and 1 for my Wacom tablet and I have never used a card reader as my old Mac had a slot. What card reader is recommended and how can I extend my USB port capacity for additional external drives for simultaneous back ups
Thanks
Joe
Thanks
Joe
You need something like this to start: https://www.charjenpro.com/products/ultimatedock
Then, if you need Thunderbolt, get this: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-hub
Or this: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-dock
The first one above is great because it is USB-C version 3.2 (i.e.; as fast as USB gets). ThunderBolt is four times faster than that.
May 1, 2021 23:36:32 #
fredfinke
Loc: Denver
letmedance wrote:
Joe,
You need one of these Hubs.
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Computers-Accessories-USB-Hubs/zgbs/pc/17387627011
John
You need one of these Hubs.
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Computers-Accessories-USB-Hubs/zgbs/pc/17387627011
John
I have the same MacBook and just got a hub. There are so many different ones and you can find exactly what you need. They're great!
May 2, 2021 06:11:16 #
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Hey joe got MacBook Air M1 and this hub best part is it includes SSD slot to keep your stuff backed up on👍
Hey joe got MacBook Air M1 and this hub best part is it includes SSD slot to keep your stuff backed up on👍
May 2, 2021 07:25:01 #
I use an older MacBook Pro (2016) with an 5K LG monitor that has USB-C ports in it so it both keeps my MBP fully charged, and provides ports for an external SSD drive for Time Machine back ups, and for a card reader. So only need to plug in one cable to the MBP, and get a nice screen to work on. Usually have my calendar on the MBP screen and use the LG for everything else.
May 2, 2021 11:45:10 #
letmedance wrote:
Joe,
You need one of these Hubs.
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Computers-Accessories-USB-Hubs/zgbs/pc/17387627011
John
You need one of these Hubs.
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Computers-Accessories-USB-Hubs/zgbs/pc/17387627011
John
Yes! I have the Sabrent 4-port that lets you turn the ports on and off. One comment: I haven't yet found a reliable USB extension cord, and I've tried several. Although the connection is tight, it will lose contact after a while, and I have to unplug and re-plug. I wish they made hubs with long cords. I thought about taking one apart and wiring an extension cord into it directly, but that sounds like something that is beyond me.
Hub comparison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwlVk5ufEKA
May 2, 2021 16:38:00 #
Its possible that you will find that the tablet is laggy if its plugged in thru a hub. It may work best if it gets a direct link directly to the laptop. I've seen that issue for other devices, like mice.
May 2, 2021 20:59:23 #
don't buy a cheep one, they will not support multi devices. using an ext sd drive should be plugged into the Mac not threw a hub, it will slow the data transfer rates.
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