I need a remote/presenter/clicker that will work with PowerPoint

I have a MacBook Air 2019 and my job requires that I do presentations on PowerPoint. I need a remote/presenter/clicker that will work. The one I have uses a USB receiver, but seems to not work now that it has to go via an adapter because of the USB c only port. Please help.

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Posted on Sep 11, 2019 10:15 PM

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kaz-k

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Sep 11, 2019 10:41 PM in response to pmswanepoel

Hi,

USB-C to USB adapter is available at Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Syntech-Adapter-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B07CVX3516/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=USB-c+to+USB+adapter&qid=1568266577&s=computers-intl-ship&sr=1-1

pmswanepoel Author

Level 1

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Sep 11, 2019 11:04 PM in response to kaz-k

Hi, thank you for your reply. I have tried this but it does not work. Tried two different Hyperdrive adapters :-(

Sep 11, 2019 11:28 PM in response to pmswanepoel

Can we know what clicker are you planning to use?

I use the Logitech spotlight and it works like a charm.

https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/spotlight-presentation-remote?crid=11

Pairing with a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.

https://www.apple.com/sg/shop/product/MUF82ZA/A/usb-c-digital-av-multiport-adapter?fnode=85

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