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PJMcK

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5. My new MacBook has three ports

Fri Jan 27, 2023, 02:32 PM

Jan 2023

There are two USB-C ports and a mini-stereo audio jack. It’s very easy, actually, and the USB-A to USB-C adapter allows me to use my existing peripherals: printer, scanner, MIDI, powered speakers and more.

Wireless is more convenient than cables, in my opinion.

Sorry to hear of your confusion. Give the Macs another look. They last forever. I have a 2012 laptop that works seamlessly. I also have 2004 and 1993 laptops that still work just fine, (they can no longer connect to the internet because the software is out-of-date; I keep them for specific software that is no longer supported but has been crucial for some of my work).

Whatever you decide, good luck!

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USB confusion [View all] RussBLib Jan 2023 OP

My older Lenovo lap top doesn't have many USB ports, so I bought a multi-port sinkingfeeling Jan 2023 #1

yeah, a bus for the busses RussBLib Jan 2023 #3

Many USB types are backward compatible Fiendish Thingy Jan 2023 #2

haven't seen anything like that on the Apple site RussBLib Jan 2023 #4

Here's what I'm talking about: Fiendish Thingy Jan 2023 #6

Minisopuru (China) and TWOPAN (?) RussBLib Jan 2023 #8

Many other known brands out there Fiendish Thingy Jan 2023 #9

Thank you nt RussBLib Jan 2023 #11

My new MacBook has three ports PJMcK Jan 2023 #5

I will be a bit of contrarian here and say don't get a new Mac MerryHolidays Jan 2023 #7

My 2013 iMac still works well RussBLib Jan 2023 #10

What do you use your computer for? MerryHolidays Jan 2023 #12

Not a gamer RussBLib Jan 2023 #13

Well, for the price of a Mac, you can probably get MerryHolidays Jan 2023 #14

want to network with 93 per cent of all computer users or be trapped by 7 percent? msongs Jan 2023 #15