My question is about connecting a G Tech desktop storage to my MacBook Pro.

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My question is about connecting a G Tech desktop storage to my MacBook Pro.

My Pro is a 2013 model with USB3 and Thunderbolt 2 ports. The G Tech external drive has USB3-c connectivity. Any ideas on what cables to use to connect the two? Does the age of my Pro slow down transfer? Any advice appreciated!

Posted on Nov 8, 2021 7:21 AM

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kaz-k

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Nov 8, 2021 3:28 PM in response to ed252

Hi,

USB is down compatible, so it's OK to connect USB2 to USB3 which should works.

Cable is the same as USB3 to USB3 one.

https://www.amazon.com/Sniokco-Double-Braided-Compatible-Player/dp/B09791TWR6/ref=sr_1_12_sspa?crid=2GCUV68Q9CLKJ&keywords=usb+2.0+to+3.0+adapter+cable&qid=1636413986&sprefix=usb+2.0+to+3.0+adapter%2Caps%2C324&sr=8-12-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRUVTMFoyRjlRR1U2JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDAwMjQwM04xQ1RJU05CVVVXTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjA4NjA1MVJQNktUWEVER0M0QyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

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kaz-k

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Nov 8, 2021 7:39 AM in response to ed252

Hi,

You just use USB 3 to USB 3 cable to connect the two devices.

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ed252 Author

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Nov 8, 2021 8:29 AM in response to kaz-k

Thanks for your response. However, my Pro does not have a USB 3 port, only USB2 and Thunderbolt. Any other ideas?

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My question is about connecting a G Tech desktop storage to my MacBook Pro.

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