Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 to protect newer Macs from bad USB-C hubs<article>
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<p>Apple Thursday released a patch to macOS 11.2 that aims to protect recent Macs from damage when connecting to a non-compliant powered USB-C device. Some users have reported that their Macs have gone blank and become totally unresponsive after connecting them to a USB-C dock or hub.</p><p>The issue is apparently with some third-party powered USB-C hubs that are not fully compliant with the USB-C power specs. The 11.2.2. patch is just over 2GB and the notes are brief:</p>
<span class="s1">macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 prevents MacBook Pro (2019 or later) and MacBook Air (2020 or later) models from incurring damage when they are connected to certain third-party, non-compliant powered USB-C hubs and docks.</span>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">That's all Apple says there is to this update. It's probably a good idea to grab it, but if you don't use powered USB-C devices the urgency is not as great.</span></p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3609673/apple-releases-macos-big-sur-1122-to-protect-newer-macs-from-bad-usb-c-hubs.html#jump">To read this article in full, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>
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Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 to protect newer Macs from bad USB-C hubs
