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how to power mac book while backing up to external drive?

How can I maintain power on the Mac Book when the same USB-C has to be used for the portable storage device connection?

Posted on Jul 16, 2020 4:59 PM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2020 7:06 AM

You need a USB-C hub or dock with power pass-through. Here’s an example.

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