usbc to usba adapter for 2017 macbook air

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.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Syntech-Compatible-Chargers-Standard-Interface/dp/B085VT1VJT/ref=sr_1_18?crid=23SBCNHZSXQ2N&keywords=usb-a%2Bto%2Busb-c%2Badapter&qid=1641821342&sprefix=usb-a%2Bto%2Busb-c%2Badapter%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-18&th=1