This article refers to Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2. You can learn more about Thunderbolt 3 and the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter for MacBook Pro (2016 and later) and iMac (2017).
- About the Thunderbolt ports on Mac. You can use the Thunderbolt port on your Mac to connect a display, a TV, or a device, such as an external storage device.And with the appropriate adapter, you can connect your Mac to a display that uses DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI, or VGA.
- Intel also provides a full fledged technology overview if you want to dive deeper into the Thunderbolt 3 standard. USB-C & Thunderbolt 3 Adapters. The full range of Apple and third-party USB-C adapters will work with the 'Touch Bar' MacBook Pro models. In addition to other USB-C adapters, this includes the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter (MJ1M2AM/A), Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
- The Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter lets you easily connect to a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet network. Small and compact, it connects to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac computer and provides an RJ-45 port that supports 10/100/1000BASE-T networks.
- Ugreen Mini DisplayPort(Thunderbolt 2.0) to HDMI Adapter 4K Mini DP to HDMI Converter for MacBook Air, iMac, MacBook Pro, Surface Pro 3/4/5,Surface Book, ThinkPad P71/ThinkPad T570 PCs and More 40360 Type: Mini DisplayPort(Thunderbolt 2.0) to HDMI Adapter 4K Mini DP to HDMI Converter.
Thunderbolt adapters are supported on the following Mac computers:
Mac Pro (Late 2013). CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock - Next Gallery Image. $129.95 All Colors. Apple HDMI to DVI Adapter - Previous Gallery Image; Apple HDMI.
- MacBook Pro (2011 through 2015)
- MacBook Air (Mid 2011 and later)
- Mac mini (Mid 2011 and later)
- iMac (Mid 2011 through 2015)
- Mac Pro (Late 2013)
Use these guides to identify your Mac computer:
Apple Thunderbolt cable (0.5 m)
Part Number MD862ZM/A
Apple Thunderbolt cable (0.5 m)
Part Number MF640ZM/A
Apple Thunderbolt cable (2 m)
Part Number MC913ZM/A
Apple Thunderbolt cable (2 m)
Part Number MF639ZM/A
Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Part Number MD463ZM/A
Thunderbolt Adapter For Mac Pro 7
Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter
Part Number MD464ZM/A
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Apple Thunderbolt Adapter
For best performance, make sure that you've installed all available macOS software and firmware updates. You can check by choosing App Store from the Apple () menu, then clicking Updates.
Thunderbolt Adapter For Macbook Pro 2012
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