02-02-2017, 06:42 PM
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https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256
"Connecting your MacBook Pro to other devices
You can connect your MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 ports to other devices and displays using adapters:
Thunderbolt 2 displays and accessories: Use a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter to connect to Thunderbolt 2 devices like displays and external disks. Note that devices connected to this adapter transfer data at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (20 Gbps). You can learn more about the devices and connections that work with this adapter.
Standard USB accessories: Use a USB-C to USB Adapter to connect to devices like digital cameras and thumb drives.
HDMI display: Use a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to connect to an HDMI display. In addition to HDMI, this adapter lets you connect a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable to charge your MacBook Pro.
VGA display: Use a USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter to connect to a VGA display or projector. In addition to VGA, this adapter lets you connect a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable to charge your MacBook Pro.
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: Use a USB-C to Lightning Cable to charge and sync your iOS device."
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207256
"Connecting your MacBook Pro to other devices
You can connect your MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt 3 ports to other devices and displays using adapters:
Thunderbolt 2 displays and accessories: Use a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter to connect to Thunderbolt 2 devices like displays and external disks. Note that devices connected to this adapter transfer data at Thunderbolt 2 speeds (20 Gbps). You can learn more about the devices and connections that work with this adapter.
Standard USB accessories: Use a USB-C to USB Adapter to connect to devices like digital cameras and thumb drives.
HDMI display: Use a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to connect to an HDMI display. In addition to HDMI, this adapter lets you connect a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable to charge your MacBook Pro.
VGA display: Use a USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter to connect to a VGA display or projector. In addition to VGA, this adapter lets you connect a standard USB device and a USB-C charging cable to charge your MacBook Pro.
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: Use a USB-C to Lightning Cable to charge and sync your iOS device."