Mac and MacBook Ports: Thunderbolt to USB and other adapters you
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Macs like the MacBook Pro have ports that support both Thunderbolt and USB-C. But what if you have USB-A gear? Here's what you need to be able to plug your peripherals into the ports on your Mac.
The Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter lets you connect Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 devices - external hard drives and Thunderbolt displays, for example - to any of the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports on your MacBook Pro. Requires macOS Sierra.
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple
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Rocstor Premium USB-C® Multiport Adapter Hub
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DisplayLink Dual HDMI Adapter for M Series Macs - SONNETTECH
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