Questions tagged [thunderbolt]
High speed multifunction port (interface) designed by Intel and first manufactured on a shipping product by Apple. Thunderbolt was developed under the name Light Peak and combines PCI Express with Display Port over one serial connection.
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Can I transfer data from iMac 2015 to MacBook Air 2020 using a cable? [duplicate]
I have an iMac Retina 5k 27' Late 2015 and a MacBook Air 2020. The issue is that my iMac won't turn on - it hangs during startup, and diagnostics indicate errors in the file system. I want to transfer ...
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2011, 15" MacBook Pro won't connect with Apple Cinema Display
I have a 2011, 15" MacBook Pro (running 10.6.8) with the defunct, AMD(?) graphics chip. I'm trying to connect to a 23" Apple Cinema Display using a brand-new Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter (...
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Sudden problems with External Display on MacBook Pro. DisplayPort shows distortion (lines), HDMI turns on and off every few seconds
I have been using this combination of laptop (2021 MacBook Pro M1) and External Display (Mi Curved Gaming Monitor) for several months without issue.
Yesterday while gaming suddenly the screen started ...
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External monitor (Samsung Odyssey G9) does not respond until restart Macbook Pro (16 inch 2019) even using CalDigit TS4
I believe now I have tried every possibile solution to get my Macbook Pro 16 inch 2019 to work with the Samsung Odyssey G9 (LC49G97TSSNXDC).
Well, it kind of works: when I first start my Macbook, if ...
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Thinkpad Thunderbolt 3 dock Gen 2 not working correctly
I have an M2 MacBook Pro with an issue regarding a docking station. I'll write some specs first so you know what I'm working with.
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MacBook Pro M2, 16 inch
macOS Sonoma 14.0
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Is there any way to transfer files between 2 running and networked Macs using a Thunderbolt 3/4 cable (i.e. not using target disk mode)?
Currently, I have SSH setup and I can SCP/SFTP files between them over wifi, but it's slow.
I'd love to be able to connect them with a cable (I have a Maxonar Thunderbolt 3/4, USB4, and USB-C Cable) ...
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Second external display connected to M1 MacBook Pro occasionally dimming
Currently using an M1 MBP 16" but this issue happened with my older 2016 MBP 15". Current MacOS is Ventura 13.5.2. Using MBP with lid open, connected to two LG UltraFine 5k displays via ...
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How do I automatically allow studio display connect to Macbook Pro?
Studio display disconnects many times on its own from macbook pro and I'm tired of clicking on "allow" connection to macbook pro.
Does anyone know how can I automatically allow studio ...
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ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock Gen 2 does not support WQHD (3440 x 1440) on macOS
I just bought a ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock Gen 2 to dock my MacBook Pro 14-inch, 2021.
But for some reason, WQHD (3440 x 1440) is not working but lowering the resolution works fine. I have already ...
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40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 (TB4) connection between Mac and Linux
I want to connect a M1 Max Macbook Pro 16" 64gb ram (2021) with a GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 Core i5 Intel + GIGABYTE GC-MAPLE RIDGE, PCIe 3.0 x4 card (Intel JHL8540 (Maple Ridge)). What is ...
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M2 MacBook Air connect external monitor directly (27" Samsung ViewFinity S60UA)
Is it possible to connnect the 27" Samsung ViewFinity S60UA monitor directly to an M2 MacBook Air via USB-C to USB-C cable?
If not, what should I look for in a monitor to connect it directly to ...
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2012 iMac to 2023 iMac Data Migration
I'm migrating data from my 2010 27" iMac to a new 2023 24" iMac. I purchased a Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter and connected them and then launched the Migration Assistant. The data ...
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Not able to connect to external monitor using Thinkpad Thunderbolt docking station
I am trying to connect my laptop, MacBook Pro (2019) Ventura 13.4, to my external monitor using a ThinkPad Thunderbolt 4 docking station. The external monitor is connected to the docking station using ...
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USB serial lost connection, how to restart?
I have the following setup:
[MacBook]--Thunderbolt 4-->[Monitor]--USB-->[ESP32]
A MacBook connected through Thunderbolt 4 to a monitor; this monitor has two USB ports, one of which I connect to ...
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Macbook Pro 2019 16" can't provide 4K60Hz feed to external monitor vis usb-c to usb-c cable
So I have recently got a new 32" 4K monitor from Lenovo which supports input + power delivery through a provided USB-C cable. This cable works perfectly when connected to a MacBook Air with M1 ...
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Can I get my 2020, M1 Macbook Air to drive two different external displays?
Is there a way to get a 2020 MacBook Air (M1) to drive two external displays, specifically where one of the displays does not have USB-C/Thunderbolt?
The Macbook Air has two USB-C ports (both "...
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Why do I have to wait several minutes before "USB 2.0 Hub" shows up in "System Information..." -> "USB Device Tree"?
Recently, after connecting a USB 2.0 hub to my MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, i5). I need to wait several minutes before I can see it in "System Information..." -> "USB" -> &...
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How to Identify Thunderbolt Compatible USB-C Extension
I have an old Apple Thunderbolt Display that I’m using with an M1 MacBook Pro via Apple’s Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter. The USB-C connector on the adapter is quite short and so I’d like to ...
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Connecting a 2015 MacBook Air to a Dell monitor with DP and HDMI ports [duplicate]
I have a MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015) which I want to connect to a Dell 24 USB-C Hub Monitor - P2422HE. Which cable is best suited for this connection? The monitor has DisplayPort and HDMI ports. ...
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Would it be safe to keep my iPad connected to a power source for hours? [duplicate]
I have my iPad connected to my Samsung Smart Monitor M7 through the Thunderbolt cable continuously for hours so my iPad is charged all the time from the power available from the monitor.
Is it safe ...
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Sudden change: closing lid turns off external monitors
I have a MacBook Pro M1 with two external monitors, one on the HDMI and one on a Thunderbolt port. This setup has worked well for quite a long time now.
Prior to this morning, I would plug in the ...
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Hyperdrive Thunderbolt 4 PowerHub no longer recognized
My Hyperdrive Thunderbolt 4 PowerHub is no longer recognized by my M1 Max MacBook. It happened suddenly, perhaps after an OS update.
As I am using Apple Silicon I can't do any of the advised resetting ...
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Connect MacBook Air M2 to two Apple Thunderbolt Displays
I have a MacBook Air M2 that I would like to connect to two Apple Thunderbolt Displays.
I know that it is not officially supported, but it seems like using a DisplayLink-compatible dock with the ...
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Connecting iMac to Air via Thunderbolt port 1 AND to an external SSD via TB port 2
I connected a MB Air to my iMac 5K via Thunderbolt 3. I configured networking on bridge0 on the iMac to include TB port 1 and ethernet, then used the Apple cable to connect TB port 1 to my MBA. That ...
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Is there a way to seamlessly switch to wifi before unplugging a wired connection?
When I work at my desk, my laptop (a 2021 macbook pro) is plugged into a thunderbolt dock with an ethernet interface that's connected to my wired network. I am also connected to wifi. Sometimes, a ...
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Mac Mini M2 - no image with ATEN 4 Port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort KVMP Switch
I have a new Mac Mini M2 connected with a USB-C / Thunderbolt to DisplayPort cable with the ATEN 4 Port USB 3.0 4K DisplayPort KVMP Switch with the model number CS1924 for Video.
I also have a USB3 ...
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Connecting Thunderbolt 1 iMac to Thunderbolt 4 M2 Mini in Target Disk Mode
I need to get some data off of a 2013 iMac whose graphics adapter has failed. I can boot into single user mode but no other mode. I want to try to start it in Target Disk Mode.
I can't find a ...
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Why isn't the P2P 'IP over USB' connection a network service?
P2P IP over Thunderbolt is a useful macOS feature: https://support.apple.com/en-nz/guide/mac-help/mchld53dd2f5/mac
But when you connect two macs with a USB-C cable (non thunderbolt) they both get an ...
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USB 3 adapter keeps disconnecting and reconnecting on MBP 2023 (M2)
Hi I'm moving to a MBP 2018 to a MBP 2023 (M2). I have a very useful usb3 adapter connecting Eth + 3 usb standard ports. I used to rely on it on my MBP 2018 to connect mouse + keyboard + the eth cable....
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Connecting Macbook Air (early 2015) to HDMI projector for Keynote [duplicate]
I'm trying to connect my Macbook Air (early 2015) to a projector via an HDMI cable (for a Keynote presentation).
I seem to only have a thunderbolt 2 port.
Is it possible to get an adapter to connect ...
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Dual monitor setup on 2019 MBP
I currently have a 16 inch 2019 MBP with an Intel CPU and an Intel UHD 630 integrated GPU. OS is Monterey 12.6.2
I was looking at purchasing the Dell U2723QE which I'll call Monitor 1. This monitor ...
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Thunderbolt shared connection - how to recognixe on Command Center
We cannot re-image a MacBook from our office because the network connection is configured with the 802.1x protocol that is not working for Apple Network recovery.
I'm trying to share the network from ...
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Requirements for docking station to connect two external monitors to MacBook Pro
I want to buy a docking station to connect two external monitors (and some other stuff) to my MacBook Pro (2019 16'' i7). The monitors should extend the display, not mirror it, so that I have three ...
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Can I have dual monitors on my MacBook Pro (Early 2011)? [duplicate]
I have a MacBook Pro (13") from Early 2011 and want to use 1 external monitor as extended monitor. When I connect my Xiaomi Redmi 1A 23.8" Monitor in Mini Display Port Using HDMI to DP ...
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Mac OS Ventura and multiple *different* external displays
So, I have a work Macbook which I plug into my regular Type-C Thunderbolt docking station on my workstation.
I have 2 monitors plugged into that docking station: one is an LG Ultrawide (2560x1080), ...
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Can I connect Thunderbolt 2 devices which require power through the cable to Mac Mini M1
I have a late 2013 27" iMac to which are connected two external drives, a MyPassport Pro 1GB and a LaCie 500MB SSD. These connect to the iMac via the iMac's Thunderbolt ports (I believe ...
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Migration Assistant ignored Thunderbolt connection
I’m migrating from an MBP 2014 running Big Sur to an MBA M2 connected via Thunderbolt (via Apple’s T3-T2 adapter and Apple’s Thunderbolt cable), but Migration Assistant is using Wi-Fi.
How do I force ...
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How can I monitor the throughput of my Thunderbolt ports in real time?
I'd like to see the throughput of my Thunderbolt ports in real time. I'm imagining like the Network packet visualizer in Activity Monitor... but for all the data that's coming in and out of my ...
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Control Panel "Sound" / AudioMIDISetup settings, are lost on restart. Audio Interface box connected
I have a typical dac audio interface attached to my Mac for sound OUTPUT. (Just TBC, I don't use it for input, only output.)
This is a MBP 16" 2019, hence with four Thunderbolt3 (USB-C) ports. I ...
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2022 Apple Mac Studio M1 Max w/ dual displays 4K@144 Hz
I just received a 2022 Mac Studio M1 Max, additionally I purchased a Thunderbolt 3 to dual DisplayPort 1.4 adapter: OWC Thunderbolt Dual DisplayPort Adapter
When attempting to connect both displays, ...
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Upgrade from BigSur to Ventura macbook pro not detecting external monitors and TVs
Before the update I could connect my laptop to my two external monitors and to my Panasonic TV, after the update they aren't detected anymore.
The ports are working as I tried with an external HDD and ...
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Connecting a Thunderbolt MacBook to a USB-C-based display
In other words, how to connect MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015) to Apple Studio display? What cables/adapters to use?
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Adding third monitor for Mac Pro (late 2013)
I have a late 2013 Mac Pro (the desktop tower! not a MacBook) running on Monterey.
I can successfully connect two monitors but if I add a third monitor then one of the first two disappears.
I am ...
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Big Sur 11.5.2 and Apple Thunderbolt 2 to RJ45 ethernet adaptor (Apple part A1433) not working
I was trying to follow answer from this Apple discussion thread, but no luck. So, I am asking the greater audience of experts here.
I am using a MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015).
When ...
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Have StarTech dock default to Thunderbolt output for M1 MacBook Pro
I have a StarTech dock that I have connected to a 5K monitor via Thunderbolt and a 4K monitor via DisplayPort and connected to my laptop via a Thunderbolt cable. This works great with my Intel MacBook ...
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Can I connect a LG USB-C monitor to a 2014 (USB-A) iMac and get video?
I recently purchased an LG UltraFine display. On the back it has a USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) port to connect to the computer (no other ports - there are some downstream USB-C ports but that's it). When I ...
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Macbook Pro M1 momentarily goes black on an external display
I have a Samsung M7 screen connected to my Macbook Pro M1 via a thunderbolt 3 cable. Occasionally, e.g., once daily, the screen momentarily goes black for a second. I did not have the same problem ...
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MacBook 2014 thunderbolt 2
I was wondering if there any use of thunderbolt 2 ports in MacBook Pro nowadays. There are hubs and docks for thunderbolt 3, not for thunderbolt 2. And 2014-2015 macbook pros have 2 thunderbolts... ...
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How to disable AppleThunderboltNHI.kext in macOS 13 Ventura
I installed Ventura on my MacBook Pro 2014 15”. It has a well-documented auto-shutdown problem which requires disabling AppleThunderboltNHI.kext.
The method which worked in macOS 12.x now does not ...
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Cascade Thuderbolt (tb) 3 to tb2 daisychain and to USB-C
Have following setup. Macbook Pro (mbp) with two thunderbolt ports. A Drobo thunderbolt 2 disk with daisychain ability (two ports) and now need to connect USB-C portable disk. mbp connects to Drobo ...
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