I have a new Macbook pro (13″ 2017) arriving soon. Currently I have 2 Apple 27″ Thunderbolt displays which I would like to continue using (I cannot switch them out as they are company equipment). I am trying to figure out what the best way to connect my screens to the new Macbook is. The … Read more
I wonder if there already exists a solution which allows you to connect an HDMI-cable (outputting information) to an adapter, hook it up to a laptop (possibly via USB-C?) and then access the HDMI information in the OS. The dream scenario would be having the HDMI input appear inside a simple window in the OS … Read more
Windows is not detecting my USB c to HDMI adapter adapter – https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07M64KG2Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Answer That adapter requires your USB-C port to be able to switch into “DP Alt mode”, where it sends DisplayPort signals from your GPU instead of USB signals. Check your hardware manual to see if your USB-C port supports DP Alt mode. … Read more
My question is whether the Thunderbolt 3 standard (essentially a super set of USB 3) allows a device to operate in a ‘backwards compatible’ manner when connected to a port that only supports USB. For example could an external SSD with a USB-C physical connector have additional/redundent control chips so that if plugged into a … Read more
I would like to set up my home workstation (desktop tower, 1 monitor, mouse, keyboard) so that a KVM switch can be used so that a laptop can easily use the monitor, mouse and keyboard. It appears the KVM switches are all set up so that the computer input is either HDMI+usb input or usb-c … Read more
I’m using a Lenovo X1 Carbon (Gen 5), which has two USB-C ports that you can charge the device through. The other day, the official charger suddenly stopped working with one of the ports, however, it still works through the other. Strangely enough, I can still charge through both ports if I use my phone … Read more
I have a Logitech Unifying receiver with a Mouse and Keyboard connected to it. In my setup, I have a two laptops that both connect over USB-C to a Hub with a HDMI Port and 2 USB 3.0 Type A Ports. My goal is to have the USB-C hub connected to a Monitor via HDMI … Read more
I am shopping for a port replicator to connect to my laptop with USB-C connector. There seem to be two major versions of this USB-C port now: USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 1, also called USB-C 3.0 (5Gbps) USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps). But I am frustrated that no manufacturer seems to specify how fast this USB-C … Read more
I recently purchased a TARGUS USB-C Docking station with PD passthrough. I have connected a VGA monitor to it, as well as using it for passthrough power to the laptop. My mouse is connected to a USB port on the laptop (Latitude 5510). Whenever I move my mouse, either using the attached USB mouse or … Read more
I’ve had the ASUSTeK Maximus X Hero Wifi for several years now, but only recently realized the on-board type-C port is intended for PD. Then a few seconds later, I realized how paradoxical that was: why do I need this if I’m already at my computer? Of course, recent mobile devices have adopted PD charging … Read more
