While there are many upgrades that were made with the new M1 MacBooks, one cannot deny a glaring downside that we’ve been going on about: the limited USB ports. These new MacBooks (like predecessors) have only two USB-C ports and a headphone jack, and that’s it (unless you’re getting the MacBook Pro 16″). Yes, USB-C […]
USB-C Hubs Are Garbage: Here’s Why
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, […]
8 USB-C Adapters for Your 2016 MacBook Pro
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 […]
Could the New MacBook’s Single USB-C Port Pose a Major Security Threat?
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 […]
6 Reasons to Buy the New MacBook
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 […]
5 Reasons to Skip the New MacBook
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 […]
6 Ways to Get Around the New MacBook’s Single USB-C Port
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 […]
USB-C is the Future, Just Not How Apple is Implementing It
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 […]
