6 things to know about the USB-C port in the new MacBook<article>
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Apple is challenging laptop users to adapt to fewer ports with the bold design of its new 12-inch MacBook, which has just one USB-C port using the USB 3.1 standard, as well as a regular headphone jack. Apple laid out a similar challenge with its first MacBook Air in early 2008, which had just one USB 2.0 port to connect peripherals and a micro-DVI port to connect monitors.</p><p>
But the faster USB 3.1 port is significant because it will also be used to recharge the MacBook, as well as to connect to a wider variety of peripherals such as monitors, external storage drives, printers, and cameras. The MacBook is one of just a few devices to carry the new USB port.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2895152/six-things-to-know-about-the-usb-31-port-in-the-new-macbook.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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6 things to know about the USB-C port in the new MacBook
