Will a $100 + hub let me connect more hard drives to my Macbook Pro M1 have tried several older cheaper $30 hubsdollar sI

I never had this problem with older MacBook Pros

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 14.5

Posted on Jul 3, 2024 9:12 PM

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TheLittles

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Jul 3, 2024 10:03 PM in response to Equiguy

Equiguy Said:

"Will a $100 + hub let me connect more hard drives to my Macbook Pro M1 have tried several older cheaper $30 hubsdollar sI I never had this problem with older MacBook Pros"

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Using Multiple Hard Drive Hardwired to a Computer:

Use a Hub with External Power:

If a direct connection won’t work to perform this, then you might need additional power. Get a hub —not a splitter —with external power. You’d likely find one on Amazon.com and Newegg.com.

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