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My MB Pro has NO USB ports. Converters cables bend-lose connection-not cheap-please add usb ports to MB Pro. I’ve been told by Apple support that by posting on this site, Apple is more likely to listen. Judging by how hard it’s been to get from square A to this-that isn’t appearing to be likely, but I have hope. Love the security-hate the almost constant work-arounds.
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MacBook Pro 14″
Your MacBook Pro absolutely does have USB ports. It doesn't have the older USB-A type connectors, if that's what you mean, but those are going away on most devices in favor of the more USB-C type connector. If you wish to provide feedback to Apple, you can do so here:
(which despite what you may have been told is actually the best way to send comments to Apple) but don't expect Apple to change back to the old port type now.
Regards.
Your MacBook Pro absolutely does have USB ports. It doesn't have the older USB-A type connectors, if that's what you mean, but those are going away on most devices in favor of the more USB-C type connector. If you wish to provide feedback to Apple, you can do so here:
(which despite what you may have been told is actually the best way to send comments to Apple) but don't expect Apple to change back to the old port type now.
Regards.
No one is "disrespecting" your concern. That I consider it very unlikely that Apple will go back to including USB-A ports in their devices is not "disrepecting". That's just not the way the industry is going. But again, the feedback page is the best way to comment to Apple.
Regards.
I don't know what "real solution" you are expecting. There is no way to add USB-A ports to your USB-C equipped Mac without using an adapter or dock. No one, not even Apple, can magically change the hardware in your Mac. So there is no solution anyone can offer "today".
Again, and for the last time, if you want to provide comments to Apple - and if you were under the impression that you are communicating with Apple when posting here, you're not; we're all just fellow users in these forums - use the Feedback pages to which I linked above.
Regards.
LAS-HWAs wrote:
I have observed that people just take whatever they are given, like lambs.
In my experience, manufacturers have a tendency to “dig in” on a position, often rooted in economics.
I can remember when computers had serial ports. a lot of us asked "why get rid of serial ports?". now it appears as though the industry (not just apple) is moving away from USB-A. I can expect that some day, USB-C will be replaced with something newer and better. hardware advances have always moved forward, and I expect that it will continue that way.
I understand. But-there are real vulnerability issues inherent with wireless only.
no disrespect, but using an adapter to go from USB-A to USB-C is still a wired solution. it does not mean you are in a "wireless only" environment.
It is my hope that my experience might be considered in the future design process. Breaches and hacking are not going away. But I hope you will, at least for yourself, consider what I have said. Thank you.
I cannot disagree there. there will ALWAYS be bad actors within the information age. as long as it is profitable, there are unfortunately people that will take advantage of those vulnerabilities.
Maybe you should see this article regarding why USB-C happens:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/24/tech/eu-law-charging-standard/index.html
including this:
In addition to covering new, small electronics going on the market at the end of 2024, the rules will also extend to larger electronics such as laptops beginning in 2026.
USB-A and USB-C can both support traditional USB protocol at up to 10 Gb/s (USB 3.1 Gen 2 speed), and limited amounts of 5V power. (900mA @ 5V = 4.5 watts for a USB 3 host port.)
USB-C can support a number of things that USB-A cannot:
USB standards mandate that any USB host port called a USB4 port must have a USB-C connector.
Aside from USB-A, USB 3.0 A, and USB-C, there are a number of other USB connectors.
Two for $10 is paying at least five times too much, but Amazon doesn't sell anything that cheap.
The Apple adapter is probably 100x too much 😆
Ok-I stand corrected-the usb-c ports-all 3-only accept converters which have cables/cords which, under normal conditions, become stressed from movement and that interferes with their operability>another purchase. Being forced into wireless device use ignores the vulnerability which RF allows a skilled radio expert combined with a “certified ‘ethical’ hacker” free range to spy on any and all wireless activity, including, but not limited to legal, financial, and just plain personal communications, including your comings and goings, almost directing a bad actor to your home/place of business while you are away. Considering that that technology is being forced on users for home security as well, that RF expert can have free range access to everything. Stop disrespecting a legitimate concern, please. You have NO IDEA what I’ve been through. Hard wired is my only personally proven method to keep secure. With the rampant breaches and hacking, this is only the beginning. I have had to, out of necessity, change my modem password because IT was hacked. A bad actor is determined. I hope those of us who have had to deal with this, will be Heard and Respected in the future. It will only increase over time, considering how fast technology and skills develop.
I have done that. Thank you. Here’s the thing…I have observed that people just take whatever they are given, like lambs.
In my experience, manufacturers have a tendency to “dig in” on a position, often rooted in economics. I understand. But-there are real vulnerability issues inherent with wireless only. It is my hope that my experience might be considered in the future design process. Breaches and hacking are not going away. But I hope you will, at least for yourself, consider what I have said. Thank you.
You realize that USB-A to -C adapters are less than a buck a piece, no?
USB-A is well on its way to being phased out, and not a minute too soon. Ignoring the fact the EU mandated its inclusion by government fiat, there is a reason the entire industry has moved to USB-C. It has nothing but advantages.
I’m out-I’ve already bought two j5create ones and the stress on cable is too much over time. Also-Mac keeps offloading it so I have to go through hoops to reload the driver. I like the security but I will never-as long as those people are alive-going to be able to go thoroughly wireless. I’m out
John Galt wrote:
Tripp-Lite makes an excellent USB-C to serial adapter, but it will set you back about twenty-five bucks.
thanks, but anything I had that used serial port has long ago been dropped off at my local electronics recycler. :)
John Galt wrote:
Two for $10 is paying at least five times too much, but Amazon doesn't sell anything that cheap.
The Apple adapter is probably 100x too much 😆
You are right. Amazon has such a weird interlock with item prices and shipping they essentially don't sell anything for less than US$10. But those adapters are readily available, even if not reasonably priced.
The Apple adapter (used for High speed devices) has that age-old advantage that when it stops working, you have all Apple stuff, all the way through, so you can slam it down on the counter at the store and scream, "Fix it!"
LAS-HWAs wrote:
Also-Mac keeps offloading it so I have to go through hoops to reload the driver.
You can change the setting in macOS so you are not prompted every time you connect a device to the laptop. Change the "Allow accessories to connect" to "Automatically when Unlocked" within the Privacy & Security System Settings. This does not compromise security and it gets rid of the nagging message to approve/reject the device. Actually the only security this compromises is that you don't get that reminder to think about the device you are connecting....is it safe or not, but most people don't even give that a thought regardless.
Try these, two for US$10 on Amazon:
these work for ordinary devices. for drives and displays, you need a more serious adapter such as the Apple adapter, that supports higher speeds:
My MacBook Pro has NO USB ports
