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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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[–] [S] 0 points 3 years ago (2 children)

I have something similar, a hub with several USB slots and HDMI, but it drains the battery and gets insanely hot which annoys me. I don't know if that's a design flaw of this exact thingie or a general issue of these things

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    My dock provides power for my laptops, so I don't need to worry about losing power. It also doesn't get very hot, just a little warm. I have the Dell dock since that's what my work provided for me. I feel it's overpriced for what it is, but it is nice, and I didn't pay for it. :)

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