Can a MacBook be charged through its USB port?

You certainly cannot charge the MacBook battery that way, but you could indeed charge the whole computer—to the point it gets totally fried. You may even see sparks and smoke.

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Hi. Anyone have a problem running a 4g stick through a usb port on a MacBook Air running Mavericks? Did you fix it? If so, how? Thanks.

I can run everything through the usb port, including another manufacturer's 4G stick. The 4G stick that doesnt work on my Air works on my son's. The only difference I can find? Mavericks!

whats it formatted as? Alas junker thumb drives fall like rain everywhere.
Do you have another stick / thumb drive you can verify your USB port with?
Stick with Sandisk or otherwise reputable memory sticks for your Macbook.
What do you mean by "another manufacturer"? Apple doesnt make thumb drives, .....no computer mfg. makes them, however HP has their name on one

Can i use an old car charger with a usb port to charge my iPhone 5s?

Can I use an old car charger for a not smart phone to charge my iPhone 5s through the usb port?

Usually you can!
check if the specification of charger (USB output) is 5V (very important) and at least 500mA (more power like 1000mA --> 1A allow you to charge greater devices like iPad)
But personally is not good idea, because in short/long time can damage or reduce the life of battery of your iPhone/iPad etc.
Bye

Can you sync an iPod through the USB on AEBS

i want to know if you can sync an ipod wirelessly from the usb port on an airport extreme base station. i want to be able to sync my ipod, wirelessly from my macbook. If it does, theres £120 on its way to apple..

Well sorry to be blunt again, no you can't.
There are no self-made solutions.
The reasons you can't are relatively simple, the AEBS is acting as a print server and the iPod requires to be connected to a USB port connected to a computer not a print server.
You may want to investigate the Keyspan USB Server.
http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/server/

Can a MacBook Air charger charge a MacBook (white)?

Can a MacBook Air charger charge a MacBook (white)?

The power available from the MagSafe adapter intended for a MacBook/Air
likely would be insufficient for a MacBook or MacBook/Pro. They vary due
to output specification, provide inadequate power and likely could be unsat-
isfactory in performance.
While you may be able to charge the battery in a MacBook whose original
adapter was higher output than a that from a MacBook Air, you may not
be able to run the MacBook from MB/Air adapter whilst charging its battery.
Other considerations should be followed, but general specification and well
intended design for correct power to the battery and computer needs have
to be met by the power adapter.
•Intel-Based Apple notebooks: Identifying the right power adapter and power cord
•Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters
•Mac notebooks: All about batteries
You should try & match the correct spec adapter, or nearest. May be of higher
output than the one originally shipped with the notebook, but check all the spec
to make sure that, too, can be a workable match and not cause undue damage.
Depending on the build model identifier of the MacBook (these, made between
2006 and 2010) the power requirements changed; however a current working
replacement Magsafe 60w adapter is available from Apple, or quality vendor such
as OWC, see example: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/MC461LLA/
Hopefully this helps somewhat
Good luck & happy computing!

I plugged in my ipod and now i get the error message: Because a USB device was drawing too much power from your computer, one or more of your USB devices have been disabled" - i have a MAcBook pro and now my USB ports do not work - can anyone help me ???

i plugged in my ipod and now i get the error message: Because a USB device was drawing too much power from your computer, one or more of your USB devices have been disabled" - i have a MAcBook pro and now my USB ports do not work - can anyone help me ???

Sometimes you have to reset the SMC two or three times for it to work, don't know why. I've seen that error message before and 100% of the time it was fixed with an SMC reset. I suppose it's possible that your keyboard or mouse IS drawing too much power, do you have access to another you could try?

Hi everyone. My ipod classic was purchased in the year 2009. I'm unsuccessful in getting it charged either through a USB port of my laptop or through an apple adapter connected to DC. Please suggest me on my options. Thank you.

Hi everyone.
My ipod classic (160 GB) was purchased in the year 2009.
I'm unsuccessful in getting it charged either through a USB port of my laptop or through an apple adapter connected to DC.
Please suggest me on my options. Thank you.

Could be the battery. The following has cost and other information that may help: Apple - Support - Service Answer Center

HT2508 My amp has an USB input but when I attach my mac pro to it, and set the input to the USB setting, no sound comes out. I looked at the system settings, but none of them produce a different outcome. How can I send the music through the USB out to USB

My amp has an USB input but when I attach my mac pro to it, and set the input to the USB setting, no sound comes out. I looked at the system settings, but none of them produce a different outcome. How can I send the music through the USB out to USB in?

AFAIK cameras offer their own built-in format utility for inserted SD cards. You should use that. Otherwise, refer to the manual that came with your camera to determine precisely how your SD cards need to be formatted to work properly. Personally, I'd suggest Partition Scheme: MBR, and Filesystem: FAT32.
Try to limit the number of formats you perform on the SD cards, though, as you're reducing their lifespan. I believe formatting causes re-writes to a portion of the SD card that has fewer read/write cycles than the rest of the card as a whole.

I can not get my iPod touch to play through my USB port

I can not get my iPod touch to play through my USB port on my motorcycle stereo amp but a regular iPod works any suggestions on what's wrong or does any one know what Stereo amp for motorcycle will work

Contact the manufacturer of the motocycle system. Many systems are not compatible with iOS devices but work fine for the simple iPods.

I've recently bought a Time Capsule (3TB); then I've added an external HD of 2TB to my TC via its USB port to store my iTunes Libraries. I would like to backup my external HD with Time Machine in the HD of TC. Is it possible?

I've recently bought a Time Capsule (3TB); then I've added an external HD of 2TB to my TC via its USB port in order to store my iTunes Libraries.
I would like to backup my external HD with Time Machine in the HD of TC. Is it possible?

I would like to backup my external HD with Time Machine in the HD of TC. Is it possible?
Sorry, but not possible.
Time Machine can only back up the internal drive(s) in a Mac....or a drive that is connected directly to a Mac via USB or FireWire.....provided that the drive is formatted in Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
I am not recommending this, but you might be able to move the drive from the USB port to the Mac, and have Time Machine back it up that way.....then move it back to the USB port on the Time Capsule......but this will involve doing some risky things.....and manually changing settings around everytime you make the swap. Something will surely go wrong....but up to you if you want to try it.
Carbon Copy Cloner will back up the drive connected to the USB port on the Time Capsule to the Time Capsule disk, but these will not be Time Machine backups. SuperDuper claims to also be able to do this.....but I have not tested it.

How do I use a NORMAL headset (dual 3.5mm) on my new Macbook pro retina? No usb ports available and headset buddy adapter doesn't work.

Title says it all:
How do I use a NORMAL headset (dual 3.5mm) on my new Macbook pro retina? No usb ports available and headset buddy adapter doesn't work.

Hi Auracles1,
Here's a pretty discussion regarding wireless printing with this device and a Mac.
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-networking-and-wireless/HP-Officejet-6500-E 709n-wireless-issue/m-p/258853
I have a similar OfficeJet and it was a multi-step process. (1) Install printer drivers on the machine, (2) Add the printer queue in print & fax, (3) Run the "setup wizard" from the disc for wireless printing.

My Iphone 3gS is not being recognized in Itunes on my laptop. It is charging so the USB port is working properly. My wifes Iphone IS being recognized by the same laptop. My Iphone IS being recognized by the desktop computer and another laptop

My Iphone is not being recognized in Itunes on my laptop. It is charging, so the USB port is working. My Iphone does work on another Laptop in the house and My wifes Iphone is being recognized on the same laptop that mine is not. Any suggestions?

The key bit of information here is that one iPhone works on the computer in question and another does not. So it is unlikely that AMDS is not running or there is a driver problem; if either of these was the problem neither phone would be recognized in iTunes.
Unfortunately, I don't have an answer either. Except to verify that both iPhones (the one that works and the one that doesn't) use the same cable and the same USB port.
Also, are the two iPhones the same model and same iOS version?

HT2693 I purchased Huawei Dongle and trying to connect with my NEW MacBook Pro (OS- Mountain Lion) USB port 3.0 but unfortunately it does not support. When I plugged in my the power is flowing in dongle due green light blinking twice in every 3 sec but no

Hi,
I purchased Huawei Dongle and trying to connect with my new MacBook Pro (OS- Mountain Lion) USB port 3.0 but unfortunately it does not support.
When I plugged in my macbook the power is flowing in dongle due green light blinking twice in every 3 sec but no connection found or diver shown.
Please let me know how I have to use it. I got some suggestion for USB hub 2.0 but It does not make any sense and driver installation.
So please suggest proper direction to use it and provide link to install any driver.
Thanks
Tauheed Ahmad

Yes Clinton I did same, but they were (Huawei customer support) surprised about this problem, They behave like they have no idea about USB 2.0 and 3.0 knowledge. They handsUp that reason I posted my problem in this forum.
So is there any better solution to use any mediator between these USB version handling, Please let me know.
Thanks
Tauheed

I'm trying to update my iPhone and it's connected to my computer through the usb port, but my iPhone is still saying to plug it into iTunes. How do I fix it?

I'm trying to update my iPhone and it's connected to my computer through the USB port, but my iPhone is still saying to plug it into iTunes. How do I fix it?

This is what my screen looks like.

Internet through a USB port

Hi there,
I'm currently in Morocco and am trying to connect my MacBookPro to their internet, which is an ADSL modem that connects to the computer through the USB port. The software installation went fine and there are instructions for installation of the modem on a mac, so it SHOULD work. Does anyone have any idea why it's not working? Do I need to get some kind of converter or is there some setting I need to set?
Thanks in advance!
Rachel

Normally USB ADSL don't work on OS X, and you really should not need 3rd party software.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1388?viewlocale=en_US

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