Have MacBook Air that I wish to connect to an Anke storage device that has USB ports. What cable do i use?

Have MacBook Air that I wish to connect to an Anker storage device that has USB ports. What cable do i use

Posted on Aug 17, 2020 11:45 AM

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Aug 17, 2020 11:55 AM in response to Leopisces55

What ports does the computer have? What type of USB port does the storage device have? You need a cable that connects both ports. Possible an adapter may be needed. You will find what you need at Amazon.


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Aug 17, 2020 12:33 PM in response to Kappy

This proves additional information to my original question.

I have new Mac Book Air that I wish to connect to an Anker storage device.

  1. Macbook Air-Model OS Catalina
  2. Version-10.15.3
  3. Pamphlet suggests I have Thunderbolt 3(USB-C) port-unable to confirm.
  4. Anker device has standard USB port.
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Aug 17, 2020 12:40 PM in response to Leopisces55

OK. What you need is a Female USB-A to Male TB3/USB-C adapter. The cable you need is a standard Male USB-A to Male USB-A. One end of the cable connects to the Anker device and the other end connects to the adapter's Female end.


You'll find both at Amazon.


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