What are the ports at the back of my iMac?

To connect an external display, use the ports on the back of the computer with the Thunderbolt symbol . On iMac (four-port model only), use the USB 3 ports with external devices that connect using a USB-C cable. To connect an external display, use either of the ports with the Thunderbolt symbol .

Where is the USB port on my iMac?

Normally when you plug in an external hard drive to your Mac’s USB port you will see it appear on the desktop (aka mount on the desktop). You can also see it in the Finder in the left column under Locations (or Devices on older versions of macOS).

Does Mac have any USB ports?

Apple equips its Macs with Thunderbolt ports that are compatible with USB-C. A new MacBook Pro comes with either two or three of these ports, depending on the model you pick. A new MacBook Air has a pair. A 24-inch iMac comes with two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports; some models also include two USB-C ports.

Does iMac 2021 have USB ports?

USB 3. These Mac models have USB 3 ports: Mac Studio (2022) iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) with four ports.

What is the lightning bolt on the back of my iMac?

Certain Mac computers include an interface for external devices (or peripherals) known as Thunderbolt. Thunderbolt ports are identifiable by the small lightning symbol printed on the computer’s case next to the port.

How do you connect a USB to a Mac?

Plug the USB-C end of the adapter into a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on your Mac, and then connect your flash drive, camera, or other standard USB device. You can also connect a Lightning to USB cable to sync and charge your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.

What are USB 4 ports?

USB 4.0 is described as the next generation of USB. Announced in 2019, it promises to provide significantly faster transfer speeds, better port usage, and the ability to provide tunneling of display ports and PCIe to external devices.

Why do Macs not have USB ports?

Today, MacBooks are everywhere. The market is huge. And as we’ve seen over the last several years, PC and peripheral makers are not eager to drop all support for USB-A in favor of USB-C. Apple is simply making its laptops less convenient, demanding the purchase of new cables or dongles for a broad swath of peripherals.