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Apple Superdrive - connecting via Anker USB hub

To use Apple Superdrive (with standard old USB) on my Macbook Air 2020 needs USB-C connector but it's not working with my Anker USB hub. Any help appreciated....thanks

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Apr 22, 2021 11:32 AM

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lkrupp

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Posted on Apr 22, 2021 11:49 AM

The Apple Superdrive works ONLY when plugged directly into a port on your Mac. It does not work with any hub. To use it on your Mac you will need a USB-C Male to USB-A female adapter cord and plug it into a USB-C port on your computer, not a hub.

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