What are the best hubs, dongles and adapters to get for the new MacBook Pro?

So, you just bought a new MacBook. Congratulations and welcome to dongle world!


In this post, I will link to the Apple version of the relevant dongle as well as a cheaper (but equally good) third party version of the dongle where possible.

 If you're looking to buy a new MacBook, you can do so by clicking here.

1) USB-C to USB-A (standard USB)

If you want to be able to use your old USB devices in your new MacBook, you'll need a dongle. Below are the one's that I recommend:

Apple Version: http://amzn.to/2rBcJPW
Third Party Version: http://amzn.to/2qCNUOB

2) USB-C to AV

If you would like to be able to connect to televisions, external monitors, projectors and so on with your new MacBook, you'll need a dongle. Below are the one's that I recommend:

Apple Version: http://amzn.to/2qClrbQ
Third Party Version: http://amzn.to/2si0HqY

3) USB-C to SD Card

If you'd like to view and edit your photographs and videos on your new MacBook, you'll need a dongle. Here is the one I recommend:

Third Party Version: http://amzn.to/2sayG5s

4) USB-C to Lightning

If you'd like to be able to charge and sync your iPhone, iPod or iPad with your new MacBook, here's the cable you'll need:

Apple Version: http://amzn.to/2rBphXo
Third Party Version: http://amzn.to/2rk1muQ

5) USB-C to Micro USB

If you'd like to be able to charge and sync your android phone or android tablet with your new MacBook, here's the cable you'll need:

Third Party Version: http://amzn.to/2rBbAb2

6) All in one USB C Hub adapter

If you'd rather carry around just one hub/adapter/dongle, this is for you. This adapter supports everything listed above.

Third Party Version: http://amzn.to/2rjMCvV

7) USB-C to USB-C Cable

If you lose your MacBook charging lead or just generally need a USB-C lead, then this is for you!

Third Party Version: http://amzn.to/2rjWkhR

8) USB-C to Ethernet

If you'd like gigabit Ethernet speeds, this is the cable for you:

Third Party Version: http://amzn.to/2rkpo9d

9) USB-C to USB 3.0 Micro-B External Hard Drive

If you'd like to connect your old external hard drive to your new MacBook, here's the cable for you:

Third Party Version: http://amzn.to/2r7Odoi

10) USB-C to Printer Cable

If you'd like to hook up your printer to your MacBook, you'll need this cable:

Third Party Version: http://amzn.to/2r8bwOD

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