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Is it possible to use the USB ports of an external screen with a MacBook? (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world
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Hi all, I'm trying to connect a mouse with a standard USB-A plug, which is of course missing from the M1 laptop. I'd like to avoid using extra converters if possible, so I thought the screen's USB socket will just work fine, except that they don't. Do you know, is it possible somehow to use these as intended?

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[–] 5 points 3 years ago (1 child)

What type of external screen is it? Many generic monitors (i.e. not Apple) require a separate USB cord from the monitor to the computer to use the monitor's USB ports.

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