Connecting modem and printer to iMac with limited ports
I have only 2 ports on my iMac how do I connect my modem and printer to my iMac
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iMac 24″, macOS 15.3
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Your tag line says that you have a 24" iMac running macOS 15.3 (Sequoia).
That implies that those two ports are multi-purpose USB-C ports that support
- USB 3.1 Gen 2
- USB4 20 and 40 Gbps
- DisplayPort
- Thunderbolt
There are a number of hubs and docks that you could connect to your Mac to provide more places to plug in things. These fall into three broad categories:
- USB-A hubs that provide several USB-A ports. Some of these have USB-C plugs on the cable that plugs into a computer, and others could be plugged into a USB-C port with the aid of an adapter.
- Plain USB-C hubs and docks that provide several things: typically a HDMI port, an Ethernet port, a SDXC card slot, and a few USB-A ports.
- Thunderbolt hubs and docks. These are similar to USB-C docks but use a higher-bandwidth connection.
The first two types are very generic and "dime a dozen". Be sure that whatever hub or dock you get has its own power supply. Some USB accessories like to grab nearly all of the power available from a USB host port, so they can cause problems if you try to connect them and other USB accessories to the same unpowered hub.