thunderbolt to usb adapter doesn't fit usb

My son just got a new macbook air and we got the adapter to be able to use usb devices on it. When we try to plug in the usb flash drive, it doesn't fit the adapter.

Posted on Jan 11, 2020 8:30 AM

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John Galt

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Jan 11, 2020 8:32 AM in response to Svestdonley

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter

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