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IOGear Share Pro review
Reviews Top stories The IOGear Share Pro takes the place of a huge HDMI cable, and plugs right into your MacBook. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Wirelessly connecting a MacBook to a TV is a snap with the IOGear Share Pro. It uses the computer’s USB-C port to stream video to a screen up to 60 feet away, no wires needed. I fully tested this accessory. Dive in to see how it preforms in regular use. IOGear Share Pro review Share Pro is made up of two components.
Flash powerbank offers speedy recharges with Tesla graphene batteries
News Chargeasap Flash powerbank uses Tesla graphene battery cells for faster charges. Photo: Chargeasap Chargeasap Flash holds 20,000 mAh, and can transfer that power to MacBooks at up to 100W. This newly-released powerbank sports USB-C and USB-A ports, and even wireless charging for Apple Watch. At its heart are four Tesla Lithium Polymer Graphene Composite Battery Cells. Graphene technology offers higher energy density, and also makes this powerbank safer.
Samsung secures latest pocket-sized SSD with built-in fingerprint scanner
News The Samsung T7 Touch comes in black or silver, and holds up to 2TB. Biometric security sets it apart from the pack. Photo: Samsung The Samsung T7 Touch goes the extra mile in security. This portable Solid State Drive (SSD) is available in sizes up to 2TB, but its signature feature is an integrated fingerprint scanner, so it can be unlocked with the press of a finger. It was unveiled this morning at CES 2020.
Linedock 2TB multi-port hub grows to match larger MacBook Pros
News The original 13-inch Linedock will soon be joined by 15- and 16-inch versions. Photo: Linedock Larger versions of the Linedock multi-port USB-C adapter are in development. This hub that boasts up to 2TB of storage sits under a MacBook, so increasing the size for the 15- and 16-inch MacBook Pro makes sense — and makes room for additional features. A 13-inch version debuted at CES last year. And the company is back at CES 2020 to show off the two upcoming larger iterations.
The best USB-C hubs for Mac and iPad 2019
Reviews Top stories There are plenty of good USB-C hubs, but here are Cult of Mac’s favorites. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac Nothing expands the capabilities of your Mac or iPad Pro more than a good USB-C hub. Plug one in and you can connect to TVs and tons of other peripherals, including external storage. There’s an immense variety of these, depending on whether you want portability or a huge number of ports. There are even hubs designed specifically to clip to the side of an iPad.
Brando 11-In-1 Hub Type-C Docking Stand review
Reviews Top stories Brando’s Docking Stand adds nearly a dozen ports, both common and obscure. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Forget your frustrations with the minimal number of ports on your MacBook or iPad Pro. The Brando 11-In-1 Hub Type-C Docking Stand lets you connect virtually any peripheral to your computer. There’s a trio of USB-A ports, Ethernet, HDMI and an SD card reader. And that’s only the start.
Tiny HyperJuice 4-port charger pumps out 100 watts
News Sanho calls its newly-unveiled HyperJuice “the smallest 100W charger on the market.” Despite the svelte design, it has a pair of USB-C ports that can put out 100W, dual USB-A ports that max out at 18W, and swappable power prongs. It’s on Kickstarter now, available for well below the eventual regular price. Sanho HyperJuice: Better charging through Gallium Nitride The HyperJuice is smaller than Apple’s 87W USB-C power adapter, while offering more ports.
OWC USB-C Travel Dock review
Reviews Top stories The OWC USB-C Travel Dock adds multiple ports to an iPad Pro or MacBook. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The OWC USB-C Travel Dock has five ports to extend the capabilities of your MacBook or iPad Pro, including HDMI and dual USB-A. Wrapped around these is a casing of aluminum and plastic thick enough to stand up to the kind of punishment many of us subject our gear to. Yet it still looks professional. We used this multiport hub on several business trips. Here’s how it came through.
Proposed iPad Pro docking station packs keyboard, trackpad and ports
News The DoBox Pro adds features to an iPad Pro that aren‘t even available in MacBook Pros. Photo: DoBox DoBox is looking for funding for a desktop docking station that gives the 2018 iPad Pro an array of additional features. A keyboard and trackpad are the most obvious, but there’s also a built in hub with HDMI and other ports. On top of all that, the proposed DoBox Pro will have a slot capable of adding up 2TB of additional storage.
Satechi Aluminum USB-C Multiport Pro Adapter review
Reviews Top stories Add plugs for many types of accessories to your Mac or iPad Pro with this Satechi adapter. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Apple Store has just two USB-C hubs with multiple types of ports, and one of them is made by Satechi. This offers USB-A and HDMI ports, as well as dual memory card readers, but so do many other accessories. What makes the Aluminum USB-C Multiport Pro Adapter so good that Apple picked it from all the other USB-C hubs on the market? Read our review to find out.
Mophie Powerstation Hub review
Reviews Top stories The Mophie Powerstation Hub can charge a Mac, iPhone and iPad all at once. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Powerstation Hub is a powerbank with an extra trick: wireless charging. There’s no reason to leave the convenience of wireless power at home when you can take it with you anywhere. This accessory also sports USB-C and dual USB-A ports, plus there are built-in AC power prongs for easy recharging. We kicked the tires on this mobile battery.
Surprisingly slender
Reviews Top stories The HyperDrive Power has an extra-long USB-C cable so iPad Pro users can take advantage of its many ports. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac USB-C hubs with a profusion of ports are hot now, but Sanho’s HyperDrive Power is far sleeker than any of its rivals. And it doesn’t sacrifice connectivity options for its svelte profile, offering a trio of USB-A ports, dual memory card readers, HDMI, a headphone jack and even Ethernet.
Inateck 8-in-1 USB-C Hub: Brings ports you forgot you need
Reviews Top stories This 8-port hub lets you hook your Mac or iPad Pro up to almost anything. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The designers of Inateck’s latest USB-C hub obviously believe that too much is never enough. It has 8 ports, including the typical USB-A and HDMI ones but also some real legacy ports, including Ethernet and even VGA. There’s also a built-in removable USB-C cable for use on the go. There’s a lot to test here, but I put this full-featured hub through its paces.
IOGear switch will let Mac and iPad share a screen, keyboard and mouse
News Let your iPad and your MacBook share a monitor, and switch between them at the push of a button. Photo: IOgear The IOGear Access Pro 2-Port USB-C KVM Switch will enable users to share a 4K monitor, keyboard and mouse, as well as other USB-A accessories, between a Mac and an iPad, or a Mac and MacBook. A single cable connection will be required for each computer.
Expand your iPad Pro
Reviews Top stories The Kanex iAdapt Docking Station clips securely to your iPad Pro, adding significantly to its capabilities. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Kanex’s USB-C hub clips solidly to the side of your 2018 iPad Pro, adding HDMI and USB-A ports, dual memory card readers, and even a 3.5mm audio jack. It can be used alongside Apple’s popular keyboard folio or without.
Minix Neo Storage review: USB-C hub and SSD in one
Reviews Top stories Minix Neo Storage is both a 4-port USB hub and an external SSD drive. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Minix Neo Storage is one of those inventions so clever they make you ask, “Why didn’t someone think of this before?” It combines into one small package two accessories many people carry around: an external hard drive with up to 240GB of capacity and a 4-port USB hub. We tested it with both a MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro. We’re sharing our real-world experience.
OWC launches fastest USB-C SSD drive ever built
News The Envoy Pro Ex has a higher data-transfer speed than any other USB-C drive. Photo: OWC OWC makes an eye-opening clam about the Envoy Pro Ex: the company claims its latest solid-state drive is faster than any rival with a USB-C connection. In addition, the portable drive can stand up to dust and even immersion in water. OWC Envoy Pro Ex: Best in class With speeds up to 980MB/s, the company isn’t shy about making its claim.
New USB-C hub gives iPad Pro the ports it needs
News Hyper's iPad Pro USB-C hub boasts no less than 6 ports. Photo: Hyper A six-port USB-C hub from Hyper was specially designed to clip to the side of the 2018 iPad Pro. It allows every type of wired accessory supported by Apple’s newest pro tablet to be accessed. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub launched today.
Cheap Lightning-to-USB-C cable beats Apple's
Reviews Top stories There’s no reason to get Apple’s Lightning-to-USB-C cable when Anker’s is at least as good for less money. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Anker is taking pre-orders for a Lightning-to-USB-C cable that costs much less than Apple’s version. We tested this new accessory to see how quickly it can charge an iPhone to be sure it’s a reasonable copy and not just a cheap knockoff. Read on to see how well the Anker Powerline II USB-C cable stood up to our tests.
Cheap Lightning-to-USB-C cable beats Apple's
Reviews There’s no reason to get Apple’s Lightning-to-USB-C cable when Anker’s is at least as good for less money. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Anker is taking pre-orders for a Lightning-to-USB-C cable that costs much less than Apple’s version. We tested this new accessory to see how quickly it can charge an iPhone to be sure it’s a reasonable copy and not just a cheap knockoff. Read on to how well the Anker Powerline II USB-C Cable stood up to our tests.
LG’s gorgeous 4K monitor looks perfect for Macs
News The name of the LG 32UL750-W doesn’t roll off the tongue, but it might be right for your Mac. Photo: LG A new 31.5-inch LG monitor costs a bit more than entry-level screens, but offers 4K resolution, wide viewing angles, and a very good contrast ratio.There’s even a built-in USB hub. Best of all, the LG 32UL750-W has a USB-C port so it can be easily connected to recent MacBooks, Mac desktops, and even the new iPad Pro.
New iMac stands puts 7 ports where you need ‘em
News This aluminium stand saves you from having to reach around to the back of your iMac to get to the USB ports. Photo: Satechi Satechi just launched an aluminumiMac stand with a built-in USB-C hub. Not only will it give your computer some additional height, it makes it much easier to connect a variety of external peripherals. The iMac comes with multiple built-in USB ports, but the ones in this hub are easier to access. The stand is made of brushed aluminum.
This iPad Pro charger is better than Apple's
Before Apple started selling the 2018 iPad Pro USB-C power charger as a stand-alone product, Scosche introduced one that’s slightly more expensive but offers significant advantages. In addition, Scosche sells a USB-C/USB-A car charger that iPad Pro users should consider as well. Scosche PowerVolt charger review The 2018 iPad Pro comes with a power charger, so a second one is likely to be used while on the go.
Get a second iPad Pro USB-C power charger for $29
Get a second iPad Pro USB-C power charger for $29 The power charger from the 2018 iPad Pro isn’t well suited for travel. Photo: Apple The 2018 iPad Pro comes with an 18W power adapter. Apple just began selling this as a separate item. AdvertisementHaving a second charger for your tablet when you’re on the go is convenient, but Apple’s $29 offering might not be the best choice. This accessory has a USB-C port, not USB-A.
Cheaper Lightning-to-USB-C cables launching sooner than expected
Cheaper Lightning-to-USB-C cables launching sooner than expected By Ed Hardy • 12:30 pm, December 4, 2018 Lightning cables that plug into USB-C ports charge your iPhone more quickly. Photo: Apple You could be able to get your hands on less expensive, but still MFi certified, Lightning-to-USB-C cables more quickly than first thought. Apple is allowing third-party manufacturers to produce these, and shipments could start in just a few months.
USB-C hub for iPad Pro offers video, headphones, more ports
One of several standout features in the 2018 iPad Pro is the USB-C port, the first in any iOS device. Accessory-maker Hyper just unveiled a six-port hub designed to work seamlessly with this tablet. HyperDrive for iPad Pro allows every type of wired accessory supported by the new computer to be plugged in. Apple’s latest iOS tablet doesn’t support every feature of USB-C, but external monitors made the cut. That’s why the new HyperDrive includes a 4K HDMI port.
Instantly add a range of USB and other connections to your MacBook Pro.
Reclaim your MacBook’s lost connections [Deals] Instantly add a variety of useful connections to your new MacBook Pro. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals There are many great features to point out about the latest MacBook Pros. But with only USB-C ports for external devices, a wide variety of connections isn’t one of them. So one choice when picking up a new MacBook Pro is to also buy a converter for each non-Thunderbolt device you use. Or you can get a HomeSpot USB-C hub.
This tiny USB-C charger will juice up your MacBook Pro | Cult of Mac
Apple’s “thin and light” approach for its latest laptops totally breaks down when it comes to charging, due to the sizable power adapter that ships with the computers. Luckily, a tiny new USB-C charger will let you leave Apple’s ungainly charging brick at home. The DART-C, which manufacturer FINsix calls “the world’s smallest charger for USB Type-C laptops,” might prove irresistible for travelers looking to shave a few ounces off their mobile load.
Griffin’s BreakSafe adapter brings MagSafe to MacBook’s USB-C port for $20 Prime shipped
One of Apple’s most beloved features of its MacBooks is its proprietary magnetic charging cable known as MagSafe. That, however, was removed on the 2015 and 2016 12-inch MacBook models in place of a single USB-C port. The good news is you can add back a magnetic charging connector by using Griffin’s BreakSafe cable adapter for USB-C, currently on sale (review). Today the product goes to its lowest price yet, with a 50% discount on the usual retail price bringing it down to just $20 shipped.
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