Questions tagged [usb-c]
Questions related to the 24-pin, rotationally symmetric USB connector system. Physically compatible, and can be made electronically compatible, with Thunderbolt-3 connectors. Consider using the "USB" or "Thunderbolt" tags in addition of this one.
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NVME hard drive enclosure not detected. Help please! [closed]
I have an orico M.2 NVMe hard drive enclosure PWM2-G2 and a 2tb Kingston PCIe 4.0 NVME M.2 memory stick.
When I plug it into my MacBook Air M1, it isn´t detected. When I plug it into a Windows laptop ...
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What kind of tablet device with android operating system would possibly support EXTERNAL DEVICES plugged with USB?
I've been given a work task that requires to establish a connection between external usb device plugged into an android device, however, I cannot seem to find any tablets that are able to perform this....
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USB-C Wireless transmitter and receiver for file transfer?
I'm familiar with USB-C wireless transmitters/receivers for video/audio transfer, but are there any designed specifically for file transfer? I'm looking to connect one to an external hard drive, ...
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Why are there no USB-c to USB-c ethernet cables?
I have a USB-C ethernet adapter. I have an ethernet cable. I have another USB-C adapter. I connect the ethernet cable to both adapters and now I can connect two laptops using USB-C. It works just fine,...
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How was my phone cloned or mirrored by my roommate and how do i get evidence to prove it and shut her down. I believe she used a usb-c port hook up [closed]
It's like everything I go through in life is instantly on facebook or a social media platform. Being made fun of in some way plus passwords change within seconds of logging in when I try to logout ...
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USB-C magnetic charging/data cables (or adapter-tips)? Heard there can be surprisingly complicated gotchas getting the right power/data capabilities?
I've been wanting to get some USB-C magnetic charging/data cables
(or magnetic adapter-tips that can go on the end of a normal USB-C cable), but I hear there can be some surprisingly tricky gotchas ...
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What's the lightest weight portable keyboard / USB-C monitor on the market?
I need something slim and lightweight for travel. I have a surface + fintie Bluetooth keyboard now that has served me well for years
But I want to go smaller. I don't think foldable phones are quite ...
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How can I hook up my UMPC computer to a USB-C monitor while powering the device?
I have a UMPC (ultra mobile PC) GPD Win 3 as Pictured below. My goal is to use this with a USB-c enabled monitor and get more than 2 hours out of it (I can only do this while using the battery's power)...
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USB-C network switch
I'm planning to build a Linux computing cluster (I already have 4 PCs more or less ready for the job) and I was wondering if there are any network switches which use USB-C cables instead of fiber/...
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External hard drive (SSD/NVME) up to 1TB which can be connected to **two or more** operating computers simultaneously
I need a recommendation over an external hard drive (SSD/NVME) up to 1TB, which can be connected into two or more operating computers simultaneously.
Computer A copy-pastes files with hard drive and ...
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Does the UBC-C of this model: MSI Katana GF66 11UE support mobile monitor connection?
Does the UBC-C of this model: MSI Katana GF66 11UE support mobile monitor connection? In other words does its USB-C send only current or also signal, in order to support an external connection with a ...
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3.5mm jack to USB C converter?
I have a pair of USB-C active noise cancelling headphones, and I'd like to use them with the in-flight entertainment system of an airplane. A typical in-flight entertainment system comes with either ...
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hardware for exporting timecode to camera
I have cubase pro generating timecode (TC), which I want to export to a camera with DIN connection (eg., Canon R5C).
What would you recommend if such thing exists for 3m to 5m distance beween PC and ...
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Why isn’t there a USB 3.1 Type B plug to 3.1 Type C receptacle
My desktop PC sits across the room from most of my appliances and I am emigrating all these devices off of wi-Fi/Bluetooth to good old fashion wired connections. (For reasons.) I’ve already run an ...
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USB C via hub to two laptops?
I have two laptops, one for work and one for home, and a Kensington SD4700P dock that work gave me. The dock only connects peripherals via the rear C port (the front C port seems to be solely a ...
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Connect several computers to several monitors
I want to connect several computers (like desktop and notebook) to several monitors to have a big desktop on both.
What hardware device do I need?
If I connect a HTMD/USBC "joiner" which has ...
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What is the max USB cable type-A male to type-c male Volt/current/Wattage possible?
I am struggling to understand USB type-C specifications in terms of power supply,
took me a lot to figure out about USB data bandwidth but now that type-C is used to charge
mobiles need to learn more.
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Micro USB phone into USB-C integrated slot in a car
I have a USB-C female port in my car and my smartphone only has a micro USB connector. Is there any risk to plug my phone in with a micro USB/USB-C adapter?
I know that USB-C can deliver up to 100 W ...
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USB-C computer to DVI-d monitor connection options
I have Surface Go 2, that contains only one usb-c port. Currently I am using usb-c to usb 2.0 adapter connected with usb 2.0 hub with keyboard and mouse which are usb 2.0.
Now I want to connect a ...
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Connecting a monitor to laptop via USB-C (Thunderbolt)
I have these digital connectors for connecting external monitors:
HDMI (version: 2.0)
USB-C (version: Thunderbolt 3)
While the HDMI I would better like to leave untouched for connecting my TV.
Thus, ...
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Can a tablet with USB-C work with a USB-C dock?
I'm thinking about buying a tablet and I'm wondering if I can plug in a tablet with USB-C to a USB-C dock, so my monitor can project my tablet’s screen. Its like plugging in a laptop to a dock and ...
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I'm searching for a USB-C (not USB-A) switch. But does such a device even exist?
TL;DR : I'm trying to find a way to share a USB-C connection with at least 2 sources, like a switch or a KVM. But I only found USB-A switches so far.
I'm struggling to find the appropriate hardware ...
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Any USB-C only switch in existence?
I am searching for a USB-C switch with only USB type C ports.
Ideally:
4 USB-C ports for peripherals/devices/...
2-4 USB-C for PC's (so 2 (or better 4) PC's should be switchable)
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Does a USB-C hub exist with *only* two USB-C ports, one for data and another for charging?
Mockup above.
Why does this kind of simple, compact hub not exist?
Every USB-C hub seems to be a block that contains multiple USB-A, USB-C, and audio jack ports.
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HDMI input to USB output converter
I have a dock station with USB C. I want to connect it, only for the video, to my old pc that has a HDMI. So, my pc is HDMI and it is the input for the USB C that is the output (and that is then ...
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Mini DisplayPort to USB Type C
How do I get excellent quality video output from surface pro 6 (mini DisplayPort) to dell (s2722dc QHD 1440p 75 Hz) usb c monitor?
I’ve used mini DisplayPort adapter to HDMI cable then connected to ...
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How to Transfer Data from an eSata Laptop Port to a USB C External SSD
Unfortunately, the laptop I'm using only has USB 2.0 ports, which really slows down data transfer rates to this external hard drive:
Samsung Portable SSD T7 USB 3.2 1TB
Fortunately, the laptop does ...
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Switch to swap between two USB C laptops
My wife has both a work and a home MacBook Air. She would like to be able to connect her home monitor and peripherals to something that would allow her to switch between the two laptops without ...
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Which dual monitor hub that can switch between MacOS and Windows should I use
I'd like to be able to switch between a Windows and a MacOS laptop using the same 2 external monitors (for the sake of this conversation, we'll say they are fairly new Dell 27 inch monitors, let me ...
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Where can I buy a PCIe card to add USB 3.0+ ports to my Supermicro SYS-6018U-TR4+?
Where can I buy a PCIe card to add USB 3.0+ ports to my Supermicro SYS-6018U-TR4+?
It must:
physically fit into the server
be compatible with Linux, at USB 3.0+ speeds
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provide a mix ...
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Looking for a USB-C hub with power delivery where the hub sits by the power supply (for MacBook Pro)
I am looking for a hub where I can plug the power supply, a couple USB accessories and FROM the hub run a long cable to the computer.
So the hub has to sit right by the power supply and, on my desk, I'...
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3-Monitor/3 Comptuter Complex Setup Help
I'm trying to optimize my hardware setup in my home office, and I'd really like to have something like this setup:
I'm not sure how to accomplish this, if it's even possible. All of the arrows show ...
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USB3 transmitting video to USB-C
I have a setup where I am planning on using a USB-C switcher to send a signal to a dock that uses display cables to send video to two monitors. The USB-C switcher is intended to take a signal from my ...
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USBc 2.0 vs USBc 3.x alternate mode
Hi all I have the following question:
I want a tablet for presentations on external monitors.
Does the tablet need USBc 2 or higher USBc 3.x to make an adapter cable work from the tablets USBc to an ...
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Looking for an active USB 3.2 Gen 1 (or 2) hub with at least 10 ports, half of which are USB-A and USB-C respectively
I am looking for an active USB 3.2 Gen 1 -- or preferably Gen 2 -- hub which comes with at least ten usable ports, half of which should be USB-C sockets and the other half of which should be USB-A ...
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Why do proper USB-C splitters not exist? [RETRY]
I need a USB-C splitter to connect my power adapter and an external SSD drive to my laptop, which has a single USB-C port, used for power input.
To the moderators - This is the copy of a previous ...
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Mac-compatible Bluetooth mouse with internal battery charged via USB-C
I want a wireless mouse to use with my MacBook Pro 2018.
Requirements:
Internal battery.
Rechargeable by USB-C.
Usable while charging.
Bluetooth.
Compatible with current macOS.
Fits large hand.
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Bluetooth keyboard with Mac layout and internal battery charged via USB-C
I want a wireless keyboard to use when my MacBook Pro 2018 is on a laptop stand.
Requirements:
Same layout and size as MacBook Pro's keyboard (pic below). In particular, the fn key needs to be ...
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Large external 2.5" HDD with USB Type C connector?
Does it really exists as for now? I want 3Tb or 4Tb of external storage.
I am searching particularly for a capacious HDD able to store my files and I want it to have fast interface onboard, at least ...
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Recommendation of a usb-c docking station for a MacBook pro, an ASUS Zenscreen MB16ACM and a HDMI monitor?
I have a MacBook pro which has 2 thunderport 3 ports. It connects to a HDMI monitor via HDMI cable, an ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACM which connects via usb-c.
I want to use the ZenScreen in portrait mode so ...
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Hybrid USB Charging (Power Delivery) and PC Connection
I have an Oculus Quest 2 that I am using with my PC for running VR games from Steam. The headset needs to be plugged in while playing Steam VR games. My desktop does not have a USB-C native plug, but ...
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Custom in-desk panel
I would like to get rid of cable clutter and enhance my desk. However, I'm struggling to find the components for making it work. What I would like to do is including ports in the table, mainly ...
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USB-C cord with tight contact
I have noticed that many USB charging cables get disconnected from the phone (or sometimes the charger) rather easily. I am looking for the opposite: a USB-C to USB-C, or USB-C to USB-A cable, that ...
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USB-C (version 3.1 gen 2?) Camera
I'm aiming to buy a USB Camera ("webcam").
I don't want to buy any USB gadgets that don't use USB-C.
There are different types of USB-C, I think? I think I don't want to buy anything older than/...
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Hub with USB-A uplink and USB-C ports
My PC only has USB-A ports. I want a hub which I can connect (so it needs USB-A connection) and which provides both USB-A and USB-C ports. I do not need any of the fancy optional features USB-C can ...
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USB switch for monitors
I have a notebook PC with 2 micro-USB Type C ports and no other video output, and a PC with DVI and HDMI.
I have two other monitors, both of them have HDMI, DVI, and VGA ports, and if I recall ...
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A USB C device with Pass-through Data between devices and External Charger
Is there a device that allows two or more connected USB devices to communicate, yet their power be supplied by an external source (such as a USB power bank or charger).
I tried to make this ...
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MiniDIsplay Port to USB-C with Power?
I have a Thinkpad X1 Yoga, first generation. It has a DisplayPort but no USB-C ports.
I want to buy an external monitor, like the ThinkVision M14 that passes both video and power trough it's USB-C ...
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PoE to USB Type-C with both power and network?
I can find all the bits and bobs to cobble together something myself, but it would seem that an all in one unit would be a really handy, and obvious, product. Does anyone know of such a device on the ...
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USB-C male to 2 female inside
I want a USB-C male connector to use my Qi tag charger and also have one USB port free to use with the regular charger without unplugging the Qi tag.
I can't find a good splitter for USB-C. I found ...
