USB Type C Hub for MacBook – Knowing the Specifications to Get the Best

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USB-C is one of the latest USB standards, which are slowly becoming the standard in many of the new-age gadgets. Technically known as Type-C USB, it is primarily a 24-pin USB connector, with a distinguished feature of being a reversible connector. USB-IF (USB Implementers Forum) had recently published USB Type-C specification 1.0 which is gaining momentum now.


USB Type C ports in MacBook

The featured MacBooks as Retina 12-inch and the later versions have a single USB-C port. The following versions of the 13-inch MacBook Pro came out with dual Thunderbolt 3 Ports. The 15-inch MacBook Pro released in late 2016 have either two or maximum four ports.


USB-C usage on Mac notebook

You need to know about power, video capabilities, and data transfer modes of the Thunderbolt 3 port or USB-C port on the Mac notebook. You should get to know about the possible hubs, and types of cables to e efficiently used with these ports to choose the best.

We know by now that USB-C is the ideal next-generation connectivity standard for the technology industry, which not only helps to charge but also serves multiple purposes as data transfer, video everything over a simple connector. Another most popular model of MacBook Retina 12-inch came out in 2015 also features one USB-C port.


The other versions of MacBooks with USB-C or higher are?

13-inch MacBook Pro with 2 Thunderbolt 3 Ports

13-inch MacBook Pro with 4 Thunderbolt 3 Ports

MacBook Pro 15-inch with either two or four port, additionally features Thunderbolt 3.


With the help of USB Type C Hub for MacBook, you can:

Charge a Mac machine

Provide power out

Transfer files and data from Mac to other devices and back

Connect Mac to video outputs like VGA, HDMI, and DisplayPort (it requires an additional adapter too)

Get connected to Ethernet with the help of an extra adapter.


The standard USB-C port on the MacBook also supports the transfer of data at a speed of 5 GBPS  with generation 1 USB 3.1. On the MacBook Pro, these ports will support data transfer over Thunderbolt with 40Gbps speed, and the rate of data transfer will be up to 10Gbps.


USB-C to adapter

Apple USB-C on MacBook to USB Adapter will let you connect the Mac to other standard USB as USB-A or a USB C Hub for merely charging or for high-speed data transfer. For instance, you can make use of the adapter for connecting the Mac to devices like:


Portable memory drives
External hard drive
Digital cameras
Ethernet adapter
Also to sync your Apple devices like iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad


USB C to the USB Adapter will support data transfers at a speed of 5 GBPS through USB 3.1. The adapter needs no additional power to function. In this case, the devices you try to plug into MacBook will get power from the Mac. So, you need to make sure that you disconnect these when not in use.

PTV4 and NEC Launch Digital Terrestrial Broadcasting Services in the Philippines

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People’s Television 4 (PTV4), the Philippines’ public broadcasting network, has gone from analog to fully digital after the launch of the network’s digital terrestrial broadcasting system on January 2018.

NECPhilippines, Inc. provided overall support for the introduction of digital terrestrial TV equipment, including its installation and the training of personnel, as part of enabling viewers to enjoy their favorite programs with better and clearer reception.

A “switch-on” ceremony was held at PTV4’s broadcasting center in Quezon City and was led by the Secretary of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), Martin Andanar.

Andanar said, “The administration’s goal of bringingthe government closer to its people is now more achievable than ever.” At the time of his appointment, Andanar pushed efforts to modernize the state network. He envisioned PTV to be on par with its local counterparts in the country, and expanded the breadth and depth of PTV4’s educational, cultural andinternational programs.

PTV Network General Manager, Dino Apolonio, said that the network must keep pace with its counterparts, both locally and abroad. “As the state network, we have to take it upon ourselves to lead the charge towards digital transition. It will be very beneficial for the people first of all, and we have to keep up with the rest of the world,” he said.

“NEC is proud to be working with PTV4 to expand the delivery of high quality broadcasting to a larger audience in the Philippines,” said Elizabeth Pangan, President, NEC Philippines. “As part of NEC’s focus on providing Solutions for Society, this equipment will help to ensure that broadcasting and access to information is reliably maintained, especially during times of emergency, such as when powerful storms strike the region,” she added.

Win a Brand New BMW in Araneta Center Promo

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The rush is on as Araneta Center’s Bright, Magical, Wonderful car promo is on its final lap and a brand new BMW car is still up for grabs.

The rush is on as Araneta Center’s Bright, Magical, Wonderful car promo is on its final lap and a brand new BMW car is still up for grabs.

For every P1,000 single purchase receipt from any Araneta Center establishment (Gateway Mall, Gateway Tower Mall, Ali Mall, New Farmers Plaza, Farmers Market, Coliseum Circle restaurants, Telus Arcade, Cyberpark I, Shopwise Arcade restaurants, Araneta Center Bus Station, Araneta Center Bus Port, and Manhattan Parkway, Parkview and Heights Arcade) or single or accumulated receipt amounting to P1,000 worth of any Petron products, a shopper is entitled to join the Bright, Magical, Wonderful car promo and get a chance to win a brand new BMW 118i M sport model car.

Four more lucky shoppers will also win P10,000 worth of shopping spree. Six shopping sprees were already given away in draws last December and January.

The grand draw is set on February 5.

Shoppers may redeem their raffle stubs at the Gateway Food Express in the Gateway Mall, the Food Plaza in New Farmers Plaza and the concierge areas of the Gateway Mall, Ali Mall and New Farmers Plaza.

So what are you waiting for? Step up on the pedal, the green light is still on for you to get the chance to win these amazing prizes only from Araneta Center!

For more details, visit aranetacenter.net and Araneta Center’s Facebook page.