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USB-C Hubs Are Garbage: Here’s Why

May 30, 2018 by Alexander Fox 1 Comment

The USB–C connector has been on the market for some time. They’ve been part of the MacBook since 2015, and the standard has existed for far longer. So why does it seem like all USB-C hubs are somewhere between barely functional and basically trash? What is USB–C? USB Type C, or USB–C to its friends, […]

Filed Under: Apple Inc, Mac Tagged With: apple, USB Hub, USB-C

8 USB-C Adapters for Your 2016 MacBook Pro

November 3, 2016 by Alexander Fox 1 Comment

With the release of the new MacBook Pro, Apple has finally made the switch to full USB-C. Macbook Pros will feature only USB-C ports that run the Thunderbolt 3 protocol, meaning they’re fast as heck and you can finally plug in a cable any which way you like. The downside? You’re gonna need some USB-C adapters […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Mac Tagged With: adapters, Macbook Pro, USB Hub, USB-C

Could the New MacBook’s Single USB-C Port Pose a Major Security Threat?

April 2, 2015 by Apple Gazette 1 Comment

Apple aficionados have applauded many aspects of the new MacBook’s design, but many have complained about the new MacBook’s single USB-C port. In addition to being inconvenient, some argue that it poses a significant security risk. Malware spread via USB is nothing new, and some researchers fear that a USB-C charger could become a malware […]

Filed Under: Mac, News Tagged With: Macbook, security, USB-C

6 Reasons to Buy the New MacBook

March 27, 2015 by Kraig Becker 2 Comments

A few days back we shared 5 very good reasons why you should skip the new MacBook, which begins shipping on April 10. Those reasons included the now infamous single USB-C port, an underpowered processor, and a standard-definition FaceTime camera. But Apple’s latest laptop also comes with a tantalizing new design and some innovate features […]

Filed Under: Macbook Tagged With: Keyboard, Macbook, Retina display, touch pad, trackpad, USB-C

5 Reasons to Skip the New MacBook

March 25, 2015 by Kraig Becker Leave a Comment

A few weeks back Apple announced a beautiful new edition to their laptop line-up in the form of the new MacBook. This stunning laptop, which comes in three different colors, is the thinnest and lightest Mac ever, and features a 12″ Retina display, as well as an innovative new trackpad. While on the surface, this […]

Filed Under: Macbook Tagged With: battery life, FaceTime, First to Buy, Macbook, Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, Processor, USB-C

6 Ways to Get Around the New MacBook’s Single USB-C Port

March 20, 2015 by Kraig Becker 6 Comments

Much has been made about the fact that the new MacBook has just one USB-C Port, including our own article lamenting Apple’s design choices. As much as we’d like to see a second port on this stylish – and ultraportable – new laptop, for now we’re stuck with learning to live with just a single […]

Filed Under: Macbook Tagged With: adapters, Macbook, USB, USB Charging, USB-C

USB-C is the Future, Just Not How Apple is Implementing It

March 16, 2015 by Kraig Becker 8 Comments

At last week’s special product event, Apple unveiled the all new MacBook with the promise that it was giving consumers a glimpse at the future of laptops in the process. The incredibly thin and light computer features a 12″ Retina display, a fully redesigned keyboard, a fan-less design, and an innovative new trackpad that features Force Touch […]

Filed Under: Macbook Tagged With: adapters, Charging, Macbook, Magsafe, ports, USB, USB-C

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