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GN30H USB-C Hub with power and ports – Review

June 21, 2018June 20, 2018 Adapter, Dock, Macbook, Macbook Pro, Review, USB-C 0

GN30H USB-C Hub with Power Delivery plus USB 3.0, HDMI, Ethernet, SD, micro SD Ports for newer MacBooks QacQoc $57 U.S. Also available in

SD1500 USB-C Mobile Dock – Review

September 15, 2016March 17, 2025 Adapter, Dock, Macbook, Mouse, Network, Review 0

Kensington’s new SD1500 USB-C Mobile Dock is compact, lightweight, and practical. It solves two problems that AC-powered USB-C docks have: portability and projection. It lacks two features that powered docks have: charging and connecting.

USB-C Docks from OWC and StarTech – Review

September 9, 2016March 17, 2025 Adapter, Audio, Dock, Earphones, Headphones, Headset, Keyboard, Macbook, Monitor, Mouse, printer, Review, Speakers 0

Apple’s newest MacBooks have only one multipurpose USB-C port. Other World Computing (OWC) has an affordable, versatile solution to expand usage to include USB-3, HDMI, audio out, SD card, Ethernet, and a second USB-C port. Buy the OWC USB-C Dock and put it into action today. It will make your computing life more efficient, enjoyable, and productive, especially when at a fixed location. This dock is compact enough to be usable also when traveling. Thanks, OWC!

SnapPower Duplex USB Charger – Review

November 2, 2015March 4, 2025 Adapter, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Macintosh, Review 0

If your work space is getting cluttered with USB chargers, the SNAP Power Duplex Charger will provide some relief. The charger is a faceplate for any standard U.S.-style electrical outlet, with a USB 2 port built in. It takes less than a minute to install.

VisionTek 4 Port PCIe USB 3.0 Expansion Card – Review

December 17, 2014March 4, 2025 Adapter, Review 1

How often do you back up your computer? For me, it used to be a nightly chore but I recently changed my backups to a weekly schedule. Sometimes this means that more data is being transferred to my external drive than would be if I were doing this task daily. My external drive was connected to a 2.0 USB port. It didn’t move data at a snail’s pace but it wasn’t exactly lickety-split either.

Nemos 2014 Hardware Accessory Roundup, Part 2: USB3 to HDMI/DVI Adapter and 15 inch MacBook Pro Vertical Docking Station

October 3, 2014March 9, 2025 Adapter, Audio, Dock, Features, Keyboard, Macbook Pro, Macintosh, Monitor, Mouse, Nemo Memo, OWC, Review 0

This innovative and versatile new video adapter falls into the category of Where have you been all my life, and where were you when I really needed you? In five minutes you can unpack its three component pieces, download the necessary free software, and be viewing your Mac’s content on an external display that has either an HDMI or DVI interface.

Seagate’s Excellent New USB3 Hard Drives – Nemo Memo

April 21, 2014February 9, 2025 Apps, Features, Hard Drive, iOS, Macintosh, RAID, Review 1

Seagate’s Excellent New USB3 Hard Drives Nemo Memo When considering an external hard drive to purchase for backing up and archiving, what do you

To USB 3, or Not to USB 3. That is the question.
Part 3

January 24, 2012March 3, 2025 Features 0

Back in September, I decided to see if USB 3 was worth my time and money. I installed a USB 3 PCI card (CalDigit SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card – $79.00 USD) in my Mac Pro and set out to take a look at drives that offered USB 3 as an interface option.

To USB 3, or Not to USB 3. That is the question.
Part 2

November 30, 2011March 2, 2025 Features 2

So far this is the fastest USB 3 drive I have tested, and I am starting to believe that USB 3 is significantly faster than USB 2, but if you look at the chart at the beginning of this article you can see that USB 3 is supposed to be much faster than FW 800 and my testing did not show that.

Jason Hiner
TechFan #23

March 11, 2011March 1, 2025 MyMac Podcast, TechFan 2

Jason Hiner of CBS Interactive and the Editor in Chief of the TechRepublic joins Tim and David! Topics include Intel’s move from USB 3 to LightPeak (Thunderbolt), Wireless USB, Tablets, the MyMac Podcast Network, and the future of how we will get our content.