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how do I connect a device with a usb cable to my mac which only has lightening ports

how do I connect a device with a usb cable to my mac which only has lightening ports

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 15, 2020 7:17 PM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2020 9:01 PM

No Mac has Lightening ports. If your Mac is newer, it has Thunderbolt 3 ports, which is the same plug as USB-C. So, you need a USB-C-to-A adapter:


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


There are plenty of 3rd party options, too.

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