Technical specifications for the mac mini core i5 2. The hub connects using a special short cable that takes up just one of the mac mini s four main usb c ports. I just ordered an imac and i will definitely need more usb ports, right now on my pc i am using 8 slots no lie. For now, the only apple computers that come with regular usb a ports include the old macbook air, new mac mini, imacs, imac pro, and the 20 mac pro. Does anybody have a recommendation for a specific hub. Serving nottingham derby and leicester with computer service for pc and mac. Apple mac mini is more accessible with this new hub and stand.
With a variety of ports, the mac mini is ready for a variety of workflow configurations. Jan 10, 2019 this step by step guide with images covers how to find out what usb ports are on your apple devices and other electronics. Apples 2018 laptops dont come with regular usba ports. Use usb a with devices that connect using a usb cable. The mac mini stylized with a lowercase mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc. I had never bothered to check on speed and whether or not it was recognized as a 3. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro. That said, usb problems are quite rare and are usually easy to fix. Mac pro introduced in 2019 if your mac notebook or desktop computer has more than one port like this. All macbook pro air, mac mini, imac anker 10port usb 3. Apples male and female lightning port shown off on its iphone dock.
While usb c is a fantastic technology, this could leave you wishing for some of those missing port options especially usb a. P2419hc, mac mini, usb host questions dell community. Nov 19, 2019 one usb c cable in the back of the standhub attaches to the mac mini to offer six seven if you count each card reader separately frontfacing ports for easy access that professional users will. But that would be a very expensive solution there are some hubs, some available now and others in the pipeline, that will do the job. Mar 25, 2020 most computers have more than one usb port, so a good way to rule out a single broken port is to unplug your usb device and try it in different ports. Work your way through these troubleshooting tips until you find the one that works and restore your mac to its full glory. Nov 16, 2018 the 2018 mac mini has been overhauled. Finally, apple is quick to tout the new mac minis green credentials. Apr 10, 2020 the mac mini is otherwise unchanged compared to the models released in october 2018, featuring 4 and 6core 8thgeneration intel core processors, four thunderbolt 3 usb c ports, support for up to. Dec 11, 2019 on the mac mini are four thunderbolt 3 usb c ports, two usb 3. It is also compatible with the version which is below usb 3. What to do when your usb ports arent working lifewire. Almost all the current macs except the old macbook air and mac pro feature usb c imac and mac mini feature usb a and more.
If your mac has only one port like this, its a macbook with usbc. In the aftermath of the uni port macbook release, many peripheral manufacturers were quick to release a variety of hubs and adapters that can expand the options. This hub is usas most popular brand ankers 10port usb 3. Symptoms such as these could mean that a device connected to the usb a, usb c, or thunderbolt 3 usb c port on your mac isnt getting enough power a message says that the device needs more power, the operation cant be completed, or usb devices are disabled until you unplug the device using too much power. Macbook pro pictured, macbook air, imac pro, imac, and mac mini have multiple thunderbolt 3 usbc ports. Usbc hubs add extra muchneeded ports and card slots to modern. The thunderbolt 3 charges the mac mini, and the three usbc ports offer 5gbps downstream.
Is the reason usb hubs only have a few ports because they dont work well when you have more. Your mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a oneyear limited warranty. Block or disable usb storage devices on mac hawkdive. This shows us testing the mac mini we had repaired usb port problems on. The 16inch macbook pro has four usbc ports, but no other ports will. The satechi stand presents ports at the front of the mac mini. I guess im going to have to sacrifice some aesthetics bc ill have this big bulky usb expansion thing coming out of the back right.
The hub connects using a special short cable that takes up just one of the mac minis four main usbc ports. I just bought a p2419hc monitor for my 2014 vintage mac mini with usb type a female 3. Do you think its because the device may need a version other than the hub version meaning usb 2 vs. With its sturdy, braided nylon construction and durable connectors, this cable stands up to everyday use so you can see a pixelperfect image every. It has total ten ports out of them seven contains the latest version of usb 3. There are ways to do it using a thunderbolt to pcie adapter, and then get a usb 3 pci3 card. I have just gone to system report on a late 2012 mac mini aka macmini6,2. Dec 12, 2018 if youre looking for a mac solution where you get to pick the monitor, keyboard, and other accessories, this is the one to get. If apple couldnt add more ports, it could have at least included a couple of usb c to usb 3. I would like it to be powered so i could charge my iphone, ipad etc.
If multiple usb devices are not working on a particular port, or all ports, then its obviously less likely to be a device issue, and more likely to be related to the mac. With a variety of ports, mac mini is ready for a variety of workflow configurations. A single usb cthunderbolt 3 port can become power, usb a ports, an sd card reader, speakers, and much more. Adapters for the thunderbolt 3 usbc or usbc port on. Feb 27, 2020 learn more about identifying the ports on your mac, as well as the adapters and cables you can use to connect older devices to type usbc ports. Still, weve been using the hub with a mac mini for some time and find it. That port supports all but the thunderbolt solutions in this article.
After attaching a keyboard and mouse i refuse to use the wireless ones, i had no easy way of using other usb devices, like web cams or flash drives. If your mac notebook or desktop computer has more than one port like this, each port supports thunderbolt 3 and usbc. The 2018 mac mini has only 2 standard usb ports and 4 thunderbolt ports. Having one or more usb ports not working on your mac can be hugely frustrating, especially if you rely on those ports for data backup and external peripherals. That said, the rearend of the new mac mini makes sense, especially seeing as it is a machine that often gets tucked away and hooked up to a big screen for tv. Check the system information app for more details, including about usb devices connected to usb ports on your mac. Satechi debuts slick usbc stand hub for mac mini 9to5mac. Best usb c hubs for macbook pro imore 2020 the 16inch macbook pro has four usb c ports, but no other ports will be found on the device at all. Do devices usually specifically work on usb 2 or usb 3 and not both. Apple issued an update to its most affordable mac by increasing the. For wired network access, take advantage of the integrated gigabit ethernet port.
I will be buying a mac mini and reckon i will need to expand the usb port availability with a hub. Jan 12, 20 looking to add some more usb ports to my mac mini and was hoping someone would have a good suggestion. Plug the usb device into a few of the ports on both the front and back of your computer. One usb c cable in the back of the standhub attaches to the mac mini to offer six seven if you count each card reader separately frontfacing ports for easy access that professional users will. Thunderbolt 3 is our most powerful and versatile port ever and mac mini has four of them. Macbook has just one port, which supports usbc but not thunderbolt. The 2018 mac mini offers four thunderbolt 3 usbc and two usb 3 ports, which should be enough to attach all of your favorite accessories. Usb specifications every usb port supports a particular usb specification, which determines the port s maximum datatransfer rate speed and power delivery when used with a usb cable and device that. In the aftermath of the uniport macbook release, many peripheral manufacturers were quick to release a variety of hubs and adapters that can expand the options.
Many mac computers have usba ports sometimes referred to as usb 3 ports, which look like this. If a mac accessory needs more power or is using too much. The company claims the mini is the worlds most energyefficient desktop computer, using less than watts of power at. Adapters for the thunderbolt 3 or usb c port on your mac or ipad pro. Sleek, modern, and minimalist with an applestyle aluminum finish, the anker usb hub matches perfectly with your mac.
A recently introduced option includes owc 14 port thunderbolt 3 dock, and 9to5mac. Use the following instructions on your mac to block or disable usb mass storage device inputoutput. The easiest way to determine if the usb device itself is the problem versus the mac usb port, is to try and use at least two different usb devices and switch their ports. But not everyone would like to buy the license for this software, so for them there is a free and reliable solution to block or disable usb storage devices on mac by removing or unloading the builtin usb storage device driver extension in os x. Looking to add some more usb ports to my mac mini and was hoping someone would have a good suggestion. The second issue is that some things dont work when i use the usb hub. Learn more about using the usbc port on your ipad pro.
Information about products not manufactured by apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by apple, is provided without. With multiple ports, including those for thunderbolt and usb 3, the 2018 mac mini is perhaps the most flexible version to date. May 16, 2017 serving nottingham derby and leicester with computer service for pc and mac. You can check the current requirements for any attached device in apple menu about this mac more info.
Its 27 inches big, which is about the size of apples larger imac, and has a similar p3 wide color gamut with 500 nits brightness. Usb is an industry standard for connecting computers and other devices. Jan 11, 2019 having one or more usb ports not working on your mac can be hugely frustrating, especially if you rely on those ports for data backup and external peripherals. This allows me to use one of the usb cthunderbolt ports to gain an additional 4 usb 3 ports. You can also get a monitor and a hard drive for a nearcomplete desktop experience. Also, is there anything not immediately apparent that i should keep in mind when plugging peripherals in for example, i assume i should plug a usb3. If the device doesnt work in any of the ports, theres likely a problem with its hardware. There is no way that is both easy and inexpensive to add usb 3 to your mac mini that did not come with usb 3 builtin. We can transfer the files with the excellent speed of 5gbps it is compatible with the apple devices like macbook pro, mac mini, and many other devices. For full 5k resolution on a larger display, the ultrafine 5k. It is much more powerful, and as a result, it is no longer all that cheap. Experience clear, blurfree video, as well as support for digital surround sound. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more.
Satechi launches usbc hub that fits apples mac mini appleinsider. Fortunately, it still has a lot of ports, but apple has updated the equipment to match its current philosophy, which currently focuses on thunderbolt usb c. How to connect an iphone, display, hard drive, and more to a macbook pro or macbook air. Try plugging the same devicecable into a different usb port on the same mac assuming its got more than one, and into a usb port on a different mac or a windows pc. The anker 4 port usb hub is one of the best rated in the usb hub game, so its no surprise that its an ideal partner to consider for your mac. What usb ports are on apple devices and other electronics. How to fix a mac usb port that isnt working macworld uk. It is listing three usb buses, this does not mean the mac mini has only three sockets since a single bus can have multiple sockets sharing the bus. I see belkin makes one that sits underneath the mini but im not sure how compatible it is with a 2012 mini. Nov 19, 2019 apple mac mini is more accessible with this new hub and stand. Satechis mac mini hub gives you 6 extra ports three extra usb 3 ports, a usbc port, a 3. Aug 09, 2015 i have a mac pro 3,1 8core that all usb ports stopped working, i tried the smc reset, and it does not work, pram and nvram reset dont work since the usb ports dont work, i dont have a wireless keyboard or mouse bluetooth, and even if i had i cant configure them since i cannot use the mouse or keyboard.