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What adapter do I need to connect USB A to thunderbolt 3

What adapter do I need to connect USB A external hard drive to thunderbolt ports on Mac mini m-1?


Posted on Feb 8, 2022 9:42 AM

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Posted on Feb 8, 2022 9:59 AM

What you really need is a USB-A to USB-C adaptor, because a USB-C port is also a Thunderbolt-3 (or 4) port on later Mac models.I own this and it works fine with an iPad Pro, or any Mac with a USB-C/Thunderbolt-3 port. Works on my 2021 MBP M1 Pro.


For more money, Apple sells a USB-A to USB-C cable.

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Feb 8, 2022 9:59 AM in response to nixphoto

What you really need is a USB-A to USB-C adaptor, because a USB-C port is also a Thunderbolt-3 (or 4) port on later Mac models.I own this and it works fine with an iPad Pro, or any Mac with a USB-C/Thunderbolt-3 port. Works on my 2021 MBP M1 Pro.


For more money, Apple sells a USB-A to USB-C cable.

What adapter do I need to connect USB A to thunderbolt 3

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