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<body><section class="wp-block-bigbite-multi-title"><div class="container"></div></section><p>Apple equips its Macs with Thunderbolt ports that are compatible with USB-C. A new MacBook Pro comes with either two or three of these ports, depending on the model you pick. A new MacBook Air has a pair. A 24-inch iMac comes with two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports; some models also include two USB-C ports. You probably have devices that use USB-A, Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, DisplayPort, HDMI, or something else. How do you connect these devices? With an adapter.</p>
<p>If you’re planning to buy a new 24-inch iMac, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, make sure you set aside a considerable amount of cash for the adapters you need. Apple doesn’t include any in the box, except for a power adapter.</p>
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<p>Your best bet is to get a combination dock, like the Satechi Slim Aluminum Type-C Multi-Port Adapter ($60 on <a href="
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<p>If you don’t want a dock, or you can’t find a dock with the mix of connections you need, Apple or another company probably has an adapter for you. We’ve come up with this guide to help you sort out what you need, and we link to the appropriate adapter in the online Apple Store or on Amazon.</p>
<p>Be sure to check the return policies; sometimes adapters from third parties don’t work. Read user reviews whenever possible, and read the specifications to make sure the adapter can do what you need it to do.</p>
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</div></figure><h2 class="toc" id="how-to-connect-usb-c-devices">How to connect USB-C devices</h2>
<p>The Thunderbolt ports in the current 24-inch iMac, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air work with USB-C devices, which have the same connector shape. If you want to use a USB-C device, you can just plug it into one of the Thunderbolt ports. No adapter necessary. Whew.</p>
<h2 class="toc"><span style="color: black;">How to connect USB-A devices</span></h2>
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<p>USB-A is the USB connector with which you’re probably most familiar. It’s the USB connector that was on the previous MacBooks. (Terms like
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<h2 class="toc"><span style="color: black;">How to connect micro B SuperSpeed </span>devices</h2>
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<p>The name of the cable is confusing, because it could be mistaken for micro USB. But if you check the <a href="
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<h2 class="toc"><span style="color: black;">How to connect an iPhone or iPad</span></h2>
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<p>For the iPhone and iPad, if you are still using the USB-A to Lightning (or 30-pin if you’re using an older device) cable that came with your device, you can get the <a class="addLink" rel="nofollow" data-product-name="USB-C to USB Adapter" data-vars-product-name="USB-C to USB Adapter" data-vars-outbound-link="
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<p>More recent iPhones and iPads include a USB-C to Lightning cable, and the iPad Pro includes a USB-C charging cable, so you don’t need the adapter for those devices.</p>
<h2 class="toc"><span style="color: black;">How to connect the Lightning EarPods</span></h2>
<p>There’s a USB-C to Lightning adapter, thanks to the folks at Anker. It’s $25 on <a class="addLink" rel="nofollow" data-product-name="USB-C to Lightning Audio Adapter" data-vars-product-name="USB-C to Lightning Audio Adapter" data-vars-outbound-link="
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female Lightning connector on one end, so you can plug in your Lightning earphones. The other side is a standard USB-C connector that you plug into your MacBook or 24-inch iMac.</p>
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<figcaption>Anker’s USB-C to Lightning Audio Adapter</figcaption></figure></div>
<h2 class="toc"><span style="color: black;">How to connect headphones with a 3.5mm headphone plug</span></h2>
<p>You’re in luck. The MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and 24-inch iMac have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Just plug it in and you’re good to go. That was easy.</p>
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<p>Now, say you need a second headphone jack. You can use a splitter, like the Belkin Speaker and Headphone 3.5 mm AUX Audio Cable Splitter ($10 on <a class="addLink" rel="nofollow" data-product-name="Speaker and Headphone 3.5 mm AUX Audio Cable Splitter" data-vars-product-name="Speaker and Headphone 3.5 mm AUX Audio Cable Splitter" data-vars-outbound-link="
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<h2 class="toc"><span style="color: black;">How to connect Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 devices</span></h2>
<p>Older versions of Thunderbolt have a different connector than the Thunderbolt connector on the current MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and 24-inch iMac. The adapter you need is Apple’s $49 <a class="addLink" rel="nofollow" data-product-name="Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter" data-vars-product-name="Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter" data-vars-outbound-link="
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<h2 class="toc" id="how-to-connect-an-external-display">How to connect an external display</h2>
<p>This one can eat up a chunk of your budget, because there are so many different types of display connectors. Be prepared to buy several adapters.</p>
<h3><span style="color: black;">DisplayPort and mini DisplayPort</span></h3>
<p>To connect to a DisplayPort display, you need a USB-C to DisplayPort cable or adapter. Amazon sells the <a class="addLink" rel="nofollow" data-product-name="USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter cable" data-vars-product-name="USB-C to DisplayPort Adapter cable" data-vars-outbound-link="
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<h3><span style="color: black;">HDMI</span></h3>
<p>If you have the 14- or 16-inch MacBook Pro, that laptop has a full-sized HDMI 2.0 port. You can use a regular HDMI cable and plug it into the MacBook Pro.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: black;">DVI</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="color: black;">VGA</span></h3>
<p>To connect a VGA display, Apple has a USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter ($49 on <a class="addLink" rel="nofollow" data-product-name="USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter" data-vars-product-name="USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter" data-vars-outbound-link="
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<h2 class="toc"><span style="color: black;">How to connect to ethernet</span></h2>
<p>You’ll probably use Wi-Fi most of the time, but using an ethernet connection has its advantages. To connect to an ethernet network, you need an adapter like the Belkin USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter, which is available on <a class="addLink" rel="nofollow" data-product-name=" USB Type C (USB-C) to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter" data-vars-product-name=" USB Type C (USB-C) to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter" data-vars-outbound-link="
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<h2><span style="color: black;">How to connect SD cards</span></h2>
<p>If you use a DLSR or other type of stand-alone camera, it might have a way to transfer your files wirelessly. If not, you need an adapter to access the SD card, like the <span id="productTitle" class="a-size-large">Cable Matters Dual Slot USB C Card Reader </span>($10 on <a class="addLink" href="
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<p>If you have a USB-A card reader, you can try using the Apple’s $19 <a class="addLink" href="
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<h2 class="toc"><span style="color: black;">How to connect FireWire devices</span></h2>
<p>If you have a FireWire to USB-A cable, you can try using Apple’s $19 <a rel="nofollow" href="
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