I like/need to keep a flash drive connected to my mac all the time but my new mac has just the two ports on the back (why Apple, why?) - I have my monitor connected to one of the ports so that just leaves the one. I'd like to find an adapter/hub compatible with the mac for flash drives (docs, etc). I have one that works sporadically - sometimes the flash drive shows on my desktop, sometimes not so I'm not sure what the issue is there.
iMac 24″, macOS 15.6
Hubs from OWC are very reliable for use with Macs. Here’s one that may work for you:
bethchor wrote:
I like/need to keep a flash drive connected to my mac all the time but my new mac has just the two ports on the back (why Apple, why?)
You can get M4 iMacs with either two or four multi-purpose USB-C / USB4 / Thunderbolt ports. It looks like you purchased the least expensive "stock" model, or used it as a starting point for custom-ordering, since the other three "stock" models all have four of those ports.
It looks to me like the $1299 model is a "price point" model. To save $200, you give up
The loss of two Thunderbolt / USB4 ports is probably the most significant practical sacrifice, but it is not the only one.
Mac M4 and Flash Drives
