Thunderbolt 3

Quick take video review: CalDigit TS3 Lite Thunderbolt 3 dock

3 years ago

Quick take video review: CalDigit TS3 Lite Thunderbolt 3 dock

Appleinsider reviews the new CalDigit TS3 Lite, one of the first Thunderbolt 3 docks on the market that promises to solve adapter woes for 2016 MacBook Pro users.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Apple fulfilling LG UltraFine 5K display orders quicker than expected, some arrive today

3 years ago

Apple fulfilling LG UltraFine 5K display orders quicker than expected, some arrive today

A multitude of reports claim that a LG UltraFine 5K order placed as recently as a week ago will be shipped much earlier than expected, with some people expecting the order as soon as this afternoon.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

Revised LG UltraFine 5K display with enhanced RF shielding ships from Apple online store on Mar. 7

3 years ago

Revised LG UltraFine 5K display with enhanced RF shielding ships from Apple online store on Mar. 7

The LG UltraFine 5K display is beginning its slow march back to availability, with shipments of the improved model leaving Apple warehouses on March 7 — but some users with the monitor now are still hitting roadblocks in trying to get the situation rectified.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

Review: CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 TS3 Lite dock for MacBook Pro

3 years ago

Review: CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 TS3 Lite dock for MacBook Pro

A bevy of Thunderbolt 3 docks for the 2016 MacBook Pro have arrived, and AppleInsider takes a look at the first one to cross our test bench — the CalDigit TS3 Lite.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

Apple suspends sales of LG's UltraFine 5K monitor over hardware issues

3 years ago

Apple suspends sales of LG's UltraFine 5K monitor over hardware issues

Apple has temporarily stopped sales of LG's UltraFine 5K monitor, due to technical problems associated with a lack of proper shielding from wireless interference.

By Roger Fingas | 3 years ago

Shielding on updated LG UltraFine 5K Thunderbolt 3 displays fixes RF interference, crashes

3 years ago

Shielding on updated LG UltraFine 5K Thunderbolt 3 displays fixes RF interference, crashes

The shielding applied to LG's UltraFine 5K display is effective in eliminating the radio frequency interference problem induced by Wi-Fi routers, as well as other high-power transmitters like cellular towers "blocking" the same frequency, according to AppleInsider examinations.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

Shielded LG UltraFine 5K displays headed to Apple stores, fixes done on case-by-case basis

3 years ago

Shielded LG UltraFine 5K displays headed to Apple stores, fixes done on case-by-case basis

Thunderbolt 3 LG UltraFine 5K displays boasting enhanced shielding to prevent radio frequency interference disconnects and crashing are working their way to retailers now, and problematic units in the field will be assessed for service and shielding addition on a case by case basis, AppleInsider has learned.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

New batch of LG UltraFine 5K displays will have enhanced RF shielding, may not completely fix the problem [u]

3 years ago

New batch of LG UltraFine 5K displays will have enhanced RF shielding, may not completely fix the problem [u]

After delving into the cause of wi-fi router interference, LG has redesigned the shielding on future production batches of the Thunderbolt 3 UltraFine 5K display — but not only may this not directly address other user's connectivity complaints, how existing monitor owners will get the problem fixed is not yet clear.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

Reports of LG UltraFine 5K Display problems persist, may relate to Thunderbolt cables

3 years ago

Reports of LG UltraFine 5K Display problems persist, may relate to Thunderbolt cables

Apple's issues with the LG Ultrafine 5K Display may reach further than problems associated with nearby Wi-Fi routers, as users are now reporting worrying hardware troubles unrelated to networking hardware.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

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LG UltraFine 5K Display possibly affected by interference from nearby wi-fi router

3 years ago

LG UltraFine 5K Display possibly affected by interference from nearby wi-fi router

A Wi-Fi-related issue with some LG UltraFine 5K Displays has possibly been discovered, one that effectively renders the high-resolution Thunderbolt 3 displays unusable if an afflicted unit is positioned within a few feet of a router or a wireless access point.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Satechi USB-C Power Meter shows power usage of devices connected to MacBook ports

3 years ago

Satechi USB-C Power Meter shows power usage of devices connected to MacBook ports

Satechi has launched its USB-C Power Meter, a device that aims to protect MacBooks from potential damage caused through unsafe cables and accessories, by providing users with accurate readings of power drawn through the connection.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

PowerColor's Thunderbolt 3 Devil Box is the easiest way to get an external GPU on the MacBook Pro

3 years ago

PowerColor's Thunderbolt 3 Devil Box is the easiest way to get an external GPU on the MacBook Pro

New third-party hardware releases make the external GPU situation for macOS both less expensive, and slightly less "hacky" to install. AppleInsider examines the PowerColor Devil Box — so far the best way to get your MacBook Pro to Mac Pro tower GPU speeds and even give older hardware a significant boost without doling out the cash for a new computer.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

LG UltraFine 5K Thunderbolt 3 display ship times drop to one week, in-store pickup on Jan. 23

4 years ago

LG UltraFine 5K Thunderbolt 3 display ship times drop to one week, in-store pickup on Jan. 23

Shipping times for the LG UltraFine 5K Display have dropped precipitously in the U.S., with outstanding orders being updated, and new order shipping estimates falling from 2-4 weeks, to just one week.

By Mike Wuerthele | 4 years ago

Review: LG UltraFine 5K Display with Thunderbolt 3 for Apple's 2016 MacBook Pro

4 years ago

Review: LG UltraFine 5K Display with Thunderbolt 3 for Apple's 2016 MacBook Pro

Apple may have abandoned the monitor market, but LG has taken the torch for a high-performing display specifically for Apple users. Despite eschewing some of Apple's design principles, the LG UltraFine 5K Display monitor brings almost everything to the desktop that Mac users have been clamoring for, including a convenient, versatile Thunderbolt 3 connection.

By Mike Wuerthele | 4 years ago

Henge Docks unveils trio of Thunderbolt 3 docking stations for Apple's 2016 MacBook Pros

4 years ago

Henge Docks unveils trio of Thunderbolt 3 docking stations for Apple's 2016 MacBook Pros

Henge Docks has refreshed its horizontal and vertical docking stations for the new MacBook Pro with USB-C ports, and has also announced an all-new Thunderbolt 3-connected Tethered Dock product line.

By Ashley Wright | 4 years ago

CalDigit launches Thunderbolt Station 3 dock with dual 4K support, Lite model

4 years ago

CalDigit launches Thunderbolt Station 3 dock with dual 4K support, Lite model

CalDigit's follow-up to the Thunderbolt Station 2 dock consists of two docks, with one aimed at providing expansion over Thunderbolt 3, while the higher-specification version intended for providing charge to MacBooks and legacy drive connections.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

LaCie teams with Seagate for new MacBook Pro compatible Thunderbolt 3 external drives

4 years ago

LaCie teams with Seagate for new MacBook Pro compatible Thunderbolt 3 external drives

LaCie has teamed up with Seagate Technology to produce a new LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C drive and d2 storage solution, compatible with Apple's latest generation of Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pros.

By Ashley Wright | 4 years ago

Elgato reveals Thunderbolt 3 dock with dual 4K monitor support, legacy connections

4 years ago

Elgato reveals Thunderbolt 3 dock with dual 4K monitor support, legacy connections

At the Consumer Electronics Show, accessory manufacturer Elgato has announced its Thunderbolt 3 display, which allows users to connect a pair of 4K displays, in addition to providing some other legacy connectivity options.

By Mike Wuerthele | 4 years ago

OWC's USB-C DEC docks under Apple's MacBook Pro, adds legacy ports and storage

4 years ago

OWC's USB-C DEC docks under Apple's MacBook Pro, adds legacy ports and storage

A new peripheral from OWC connects to the underside of the new MacBook Pro, and adds a series of legacy ports plus up to 4TB of flash storage.

By Mike Wuerthele | 4 years ago

Kanex announces Thunderbolt 3 dock, eSATA adapter & cables for Apple's new MacBook Pro with USB-C

4 years ago

Kanex announces Thunderbolt 3 dock, eSATA adapter & cables for Apple's new MacBook Pro with USB-C

Accessory maker Kanex on Monday announced a trio of new Thunderbolt 3-based products designed with Apple's new MacBook Pro lineup in mind, headlined by a $150 travel dock boasting HDMI, USB, Ethernet, and USB-C ports.

By AppleInsider Staff | 4 years ago

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