usbc to usba adapter for 2017 macbook air

Apple & BestBuy don't have adapter for USBc female to USBa male. Plethora of options onAmazon confusing, Want to connect new LaCie 2TB drive (USBc) to 2017 Macbook Air (USBa)

Posted on Jan 9, 2022 6:08 PM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2022 4:58 AM

Just purchase a USB-C to USB-A cable. Make sure it supports at least USB3 and that it is not just a charging cable.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Type-C-Adapter-Charger-Cable/dp/B01GGKYR2O/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3UMA0KGVN3A9F&keywords=usb-c+to+usb-a+cable&qid=1641819319&sprefix=usb-c+to+usb-a+cable%2Caps%2C67&sr=8-5


I am surprised that one did not come with the drive. The ones I purchased recently had both, USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A.

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Jan 10, 2022 4:58 AM in response to oldermacguy

Just purchase a USB-C to USB-A cable. Make sure it supports at least USB3 and that it is not just a charging cable.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Type-C-Adapter-Charger-Cable/dp/B01GGKYR2O/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3UMA0KGVN3A9F&keywords=usb-c+to+usb-a+cable&qid=1641819319&sprefix=usb-c+to+usb-a+cable%2Caps%2C67&sr=8-5


I am surprised that one did not come with the drive. The ones I purchased recently had both, USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A.

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