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User profile for user: 9_1_23
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My Mac doesn't recognize external devices

When plugging in external devices (backup disc, CD player, etc), my Mac doesn't show them or bring up any sign of them- although they have power

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Sep 19, 2023 10:09 AM

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User profile for user: den.thed
den.thed
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Posted on Sep 21, 2023 7:15 AM

Servant of Cats wrote:

Apple-Silicon-based Mac laptops running Ventura (13) or later have a new security feature. You "have to approve new USB or Thunderbolt devices and SD cards that you connect to your Mac."

Allow accessories to connect to Mac - Apple Support


Awesome SoC, thank you for sharing that tidbit.

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User profile for user: Servant of Cats
Servant of Cats
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Sep 20, 2023 5:52 PM in response to 9_1_23

9_1_23 wrote:

No- this is a 2020 M1 MacBook Air Running MacOS 13.5.2


Apple-Silicon-based Mac laptops running Ventura (13) or later have a new security feature. You "have to approve new USB or Thunderbolt devices and SD cards that you connect to your Mac."


Allow accessories to connect to Mac - Apple Support


It's my understanding that this applies to directly-attached devices, but not necessarily to ones attached via hubs and docks.


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My Mac doesn't recognize external devices

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