Bring Your MacBook’s Ports Back With a USB-C Adapter

If a 4K HDMI output isn't necessary for you, and you'd rather have a smaller and more affordable data hub, consider Anker's 3-Port USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter. 

It's equipped with an Ethernet jack for speedy wired connections and three USB ports for transferring data (not charging devices).

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Apple's very own USB-C adapter includes a USB 3.0 jack, a USB-C port (which supports passthrough charging), and an HDMI port. 

The adapter is portable but expensive, since it's an official accessory from Apple. But it is backed by a 1-year warranty.

If you don't need a whole slew of ports and are just looking for an easy way to plug in your old gear, look no further than this adapter from AUKEY.  It costs less than $15 and has four USB 3.1 data ports, which support speeds of up to 5 GB per second. One big downside: It doesn't work for charging your devices.

If you're looking to connect your new MacBook to a monitor or to your HDTV, we recommend this small dongle from Anker. The adapter supports resolutions up to 4K, it works with multimonitor setups, and comes with an 18-month warranty.

This USB-C to USB 3.1 dongle from AUKEY is a quick and easy solution for connecting and charging smartphones, wired mice, or keyboards to your USB-C laptop. It's affordable, portable, and comes in a pack of two, with a 24-month warranty.

If you prefer a smaller adapter to a dongle and think you won't lose it, you can't go wrong with this AUKEY adapter. It's durable, lightweight, and comes in multiple color options to match your devices.

Not to mention, it's super fast. The adapter is 10-times faster than USB 2.0, so you'll be able to transfer photos, videos, and music quickly and easily to and from your devices. Best of all, it comes in a two-pack!

If you need to transfer photos or files to and from your camera to your MacBook you'll have to pick up a card reader at some point. This one from Vanja is one of the best and most portable ones you can buy.

YouTuber MKBHD always has one in his backpack, and we understand why. It's the only card reader that conveniently has a USB-C and USB 2.0 port for using it with newer or older devices, along with a slot for both SD and MicroSD cards. Best of all, it costs less than 10 bucks!

Even though this adapter may not match your MacBook that well, it's a capable and compact solution for your computer. Dell's adapter features an HDMI adapter for connecting monitors and HDTVs, a VGA adapter for older monitors and projectors, and a USB 3.0 port for all your other devices.

There's also an Ethernet adapter for getting access to high-speed internet. Its HDMI jack supports 4K video, while the VGA port only supports a maximum resolution of 1,600 by 1,200 pixels, so you get four adapters in one for a cheaper price than buying them separately from Apple.