While the brand-new M4 Mac mini has actually impressed all of us with its little size and processing expertise, a USB-C connection issue has actually been baffling lots of early adopters.
As found by AppleInsider, posts on numerous various online forums by individuals who purchased the Mac mini however have problems with linked USB-C gadgets. In numerous circumstances, the gadgets quit working or do not operate at all. Posts have actually appeared in the Apple Support Community, MacResource, and Reddit. The problem does not appear to impact any of the other M4 Macs that were launched at the exact same time.
One pattern that appears from the numerous posts is that users are linking USB-A gadgets by utilizing a USB-C adapter on a rear Thunderbolt/USB-C port. They experience irregular connection, once they change to a front USB-C port, the gadgets work correctly. Some users report issues with gadgets that draw power from the rear ports. Sometimes, detaching the gadget and after that reconnecting it repairs the issue.
The M2 Mac mini had a set of USB-A ports however Apple eliminated them when it revamped the Mac mini with a smaller sized style, for this reason the requirement for USB-C-to-USB-A adapters.
The issues apparently do not impact the Mac mini's front ports, which are USB-C just and not Thunderbolt ports. This might be an indication of an issue in between adapters interacting with the multi-purpose nature of the rear ports. The adapters might be insufficient at preserving the signal that the rear ports need for making a connection.
Apple has yet to talk about the concern. If you do require to utilize a USB-A to USB-C adapter to link a gadget to a Mac, count on items made by credible business, such as Apple's own offering. It's simple to discover inexpensive adapters on Amazon from business with nonsensical-sounding names, however in our experience, it's worth the couple of additional dollars to buy items from recognized business. Take a look at our guides on the very best USB-C centers and adapters and the very best Thunderbolt and USB-C docking stations.
Author: Roman Loyola, Senior Editor, Macworld
Roman is a Macworld Senior Editor with over 30 years of experience covering the tech market, concentrating on the Mac and other items in the Apple community. He is likewise the host of the Macworld Podcast. His profession began at MacUser, where he got Apple accreditation as a repair work professional (when Apple did that example). He's likewise worked for MacAddict, MacLife, and TechTV.
