Category Archives: Mac

Troubleshooting the Plugable USB3-SATA-U3 Hard Drive Docking Station

The Plugable USB 3.0 SATA Hard Drive Docking Station is a convenient way to connect SATA hard drives to any computer with a USB port. It’s compatible with both USB 2.0 and 3.0 and either 2.5″ or 3.5″ drives. Becuase the drivers are included in all major operating systems it’s as simple as plug and […]

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UPDATED: Plugable Products on Mac OS X 10.8 (aka Mountain Lion)

Listed below are our latest updates about how to make your Plugable products work on Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion with all the caveats shared by customers. If you read this post before and notice changes, it’s because we’ve revised our advice based on differences between our test results and what many customers were […]

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Plugable USB 3.0 HDMI/DVI Adapter for Multiple Monitors

Connect up to six HDMI or DVI monitors to a Windows or Mac computer (one adapter required per monitor) with USB 3.0 or 2.0. Uses latest DisplayLink DL-3500 chipset and compression technology, supporting resolutions up to 2048×1152/1920×1200 and video playback to 1080p with compatible displays (USB 3.0 connection required for 1080p).

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USB Gigabit Ethernet speed on Mac OS X

USB to Gigabit Ethernet adapters are especially useful for adding faster wired network capability to otherwise WiFi-only machines like the Macbook Air. You can buy Apple’s branded 10/100 USB adapter — but price-wise, it will cost more than some gigabit adapters (like our Plugable USB Gigabit adapter). A gigabit adapter is also a nice upgrade […]

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Charging Your iPad or iPhone with a USB Hub

12/3/2012 Apple’s new devices with the 8/9 pin lightning connector is now BC 1.1 compatible! We now have a 4 port USB hub that charges these new devices with or without a PC. Older 30-pin connector devices are not compatible. See below for them. “The only reason I bought this was that my computer’s USB […]

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Mac OS X 10.7.3 Breaks Display Rotation

We recommend not upgrading your Mac to the OS X 10.7.3 release if you are using a Plugable graphics display adapter. This latest upgrade to the Mac OS was made publicly available at the beginning of this month. Unfortunately it breaks display rotation functionality in all third-party display drivers. DisplayLink, the maker of the graphics […]

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Plugable USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable (5m/16′)

Connect a USB device up to five meters from a USB port. Cable’s active repeater and premium shielding help ensure efficient data transfer via standard USB type-A male to type-A female connectors. Great for USB printers, speakers, scanners, displays, keyboards, etc. Use with your PS3 DualShock controller to play and charge at the same time. Not recommended for devices with high power-consumption requirements–will not recharge iPad, iPod, or iPhone, etc.

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