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I have a type C hub and I would like to know where I can find it in my macbook so as to open the USB

I have got a type C card reader hub and I would like to know where I can find it in my macbook so as to read the USB


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Mar 25, 2021 8:20 AM

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Mar 26, 2021 4:56 AM in response to MarietaPapa


Please use information in "About this Mac" under the Apple menu, to let us know

the exact build model MacBook/Air ~ and the brand/model of Hub you have.


In so doing, the hope is, arrive at knowing what connections your MacBook/Air uses.

And to help you get the right one ~ to match the ports; or get proper adapters, etc.


• Identify your MacBook Air model - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201862


Information at Apple Support in this article may also help identify your Mac.


Tech Specs and detailed production model years are in the above, to help.

Try and match the nearest build model year among these, by specification.



Mar 25, 2021 11:11 AM in response to MarietaPapa

If your MacBook Air is running macOS 10.12 as indicated by the footer, then your MacBook Air is too old for USB-C connections.


See: > About This Mac in the menus. Post the model and year here.


Based on what's being reported so far, you appear to have a MacBook Air 2017 or earlier model.


These older models lack USB-C connections.


If the above is correct, you'll need a USB-A or (less common) Thunderbolt card reader. Not USB-C.

Mar 29, 2021 10:44 AM in response to MarietaPapa

Am sure you realize - the Hub draws power to function from the computer and the USB Stick plugged into the Hub also draws power from the computer and thus the prompt to plug in the computer so as to supply power to both devices. The Hub is only and extension to the one USB-C port on the computer. In so doing, in theory, extra ports for addition devices to be used at the same time. Should the Hub ( power ) and any addition devices ( USB Thumb Drive - power ) exceed what the computer an supply - it is a No Go.

I have a type C hub and I would like to know where I can find it in my macbook so as to open the USB

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