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Adaptor for old flash drive to connect with iMac

I bought a new iMac this year and can't plug in my old flashdrives into the thunderbolt USB4 ports. Please tell me what adaptor I will need.

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Posted on Oct 28, 2023 11:04 AM

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Posted on Oct 28, 2023 11:08 AM

I'm assuming that these flash drives that you are referring to use USB-A connectors ... correct?

If so, you can find numerous examples of USB-A to USB-C adapters that will work.

For example, here's some from Amazon.

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Oct 28, 2023 11:08 AM in response to sylzee

I'm assuming that these flash drives that you are referring to use USB-A connectors ... correct?

If so, you can find numerous examples of USB-A to USB-C adapters that will work.

For example, here's some from Amazon.

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Oct 28, 2023 11:09 AM in response to sylzee

You need a simple USB-C to USB-A adapter.

For some examples:

USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple

https://www.target.com/p/philips-usb-c-to-3-0-usb-a-female-adapter/-/A-79804275

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z768LCW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?

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Oct 28, 2023 11:08 AM in response to sylzee

An USB-C to USB one.

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Oct 28, 2023 11:25 AM in response to Tesserax

Thank you! I will take your advice.

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Oct 28, 2023 11:29 AM in response to sylzee

Thank you! Is it USB - A to USB - C or the reverse?

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Oct 28, 2023 11:47 AM in response to sylzee

You will want a USB-A (female) to USB-C (male) adapter. You would then plug your flash drive into the USB-A end of the adapter, and the, connect the USB-C end to your Mac.

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Oct 28, 2023 11:58 AM in response to Tesserax

Tesserax, that makes it very clear! I ordered the adapter! Thank you!

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