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My MacBook Pro does not have a USB port - only Thunderbolt 3 ports. What kind of connector do I need to get to use the portable storage device that needs a USB port?
MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)
Your Apple laptop with USB-C supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB3 protocols. To use an older style USB device, then you need to use a USB-C to USB-A Adapter such as this one from Apple:
Your Apple laptop with USB-C supports both Thunderbolt 3 and USB3 protocols. To use an older style USB device, then you need to use a USB-C to USB-A Adapter such as this one from Apple:
Becktricia Said:
"Can I use a Seagate backup plus Ultra Slim to backup my MacBook Pro?: My MacBook Pro does not have a USB port - only Thunderbolt 3 ports. What kind of connector do I need to get to use the portable storage device that needs a USB port?"
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Yes. You can use one --you'll just have to format it to APFS using Disk Utility, prior to creating a Time Machine Backup.
Can I use a Seagate backup plus Ultra Slim to backup my MacBook Pro?
