Mac User Guide
- Welcome
- What’s new in macOS Tahoe
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- Intro to Apple Intelligence
- Translate messages and calls
- Create original images with Image Playground
- Create your own emoji with Genmoji
- Use Apple Intelligence with Siri
- Find the right words with Writing Tools
- Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions
- Use ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence
- Apple Intelligence and privacy
- Block access to Apple Intelligence features
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- Intro to Continuity
- Use AirDrop to send items to nearby devices
- Hand off tasks between devices
- Control your iPhone from your Mac
- Copy and paste between devices
- Stream video and audio with AirPlay
- Make and receive calls and text messages on your Mac
- Use your iPhone internet connection with your Mac
- Share your Wi-Fi password with another device
- Use iPhone as a webcam
- Insert sketches, photos, and scans from iPhone or iPad
- Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch
- Use your iPad as a second display
- Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad
- Sync music, books, and more between devices
- Resources for your Mac
- Resources for your Apple devices
- Copyright and trademarks
Use USB-C cables with Mac
If you have a Mac with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), Thunderbolt / USB 4, Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), or USB-C ports, you can use cables to transfer data and connect your Mac to other devices and displays. If you have a Mac laptop, you can also connect to a power adapter to charge your Mac.
Note: For Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), Thunderbolt / USB 4, Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) and Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports, you can use both Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) and USB-C cables. For USB-C ports, you can only use USB-C cables. See the Apple Support article Identify the ports on your Mac.
Cable type | Connects to | Charging | Data transfer | Learn more |
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Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable | Devices with a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port | ✓ | ✓ | See the Apple Support article About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable. |
USB-C Charge Cable | USB-C Power adapter or devices with a USB-C port, including some models of iPhone and iPad | ✓ | ✓ | See the Apple Support article Identify your Mac power adapter. |
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter | Thunderbolt 2 devices or a Thunderbolt display | Not supported | ✓ | See the Apple Support article About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter. |
USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter | HDMI display, a standard USB device, or a USB-C power adapter | ✓ | ✓ | See the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter product webpage for additional information and compatibility details. |
USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter | VGA display, a standard USB device, or a USB-C power adapter | ✓ | ✓ | See the Apple Support article About the Apple USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter. |
USB-C to USB Adapter | Standard USB devices, including cameras, printers, and thumb drives | ✓ | ✓ | See the Apple Support article About the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter. |
USB-C to Lightning Cable | Some models of iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or iPod nano | ✓ | ✓ | See the Apple Support article About the Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable. |
Important: To prevent possible data loss or corruption, avoid disconnecting the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter or the USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter from AC power while transferring data.