Connecting USB devices to Thunderbolt ports new MacBook Pro

How do I connect my “older” USB devices e.g. external backup drive to my new Thunderbolt 4

MacBook Pro?

MacBook Pro Retina

Posted on Mar 12, 2021 2:06 PM

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Mar 12, 2021 3:07 PM in response to Hal Friedman

You should be able to find a cable with one USB-C end (Thunderbolt) and one USB-B-end. Which USB plug does your hard drive have?

Or simply get a USB-C hub with the ports you need.

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