how to open a usb drive on mac air book

How do I open a usb drive on a Mac book air?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 17, 2021 7:17 PM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2021 7:39 PM

Melmcclain Said:

"How do I open a usb drive on a Mac book air?"

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Use an Adapter:

If you cannot plug it in, then you don't have the correct port. If such is the case, then you might need this adapter: USB-C to USB A Adapter - Apple


Restart the Mac:

If it is not recognized then restart your computer. Perhaps this all needs to resync? You'd...

  1. Shut Down: the Mac
  2. Unplug: the drive
  3. Wait: 30 seconds
  4. Boot Up: the Mac
  5. Log In: to the same user
  6. Plug In: the drive
  7. See if it is now see.
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Aug 17, 2021 7:39 PM in response to Melmcclain

Melmcclain Said:

"How do I open a usb drive on a Mac book air?"

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Use an Adapter:

If you cannot plug it in, then you don't have the correct port. If such is the case, then you might need this adapter: USB-C to USB A Adapter - Apple


Restart the Mac:

If it is not recognized then restart your computer. Perhaps this all needs to resync? You'd...

  1. Shut Down: the Mac
  2. Unplug: the drive
  3. Wait: 30 seconds
  4. Boot Up: the Mac
  5. Log In: to the same user
  6. Plug In: the drive
  7. See if it is now see.

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