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Understanding the Relationship between Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C
by computeradv | Jan 6, 2017 | Blog, Mac, Mac, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C | 0 comments
Apple’s new MacBook Pro models sport both the snazzy Touch Bar and Thunderbolt 3 ports. But since Thunderbolt 3 uses USB-C connectors, many people are confused about how to connect older peripherals. If that’s you, head over to our blog for an explanation of the relationship between Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C.
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