Computers and Technology
The Thunderbolt port allows for transmission of high definition video using the DisplayPort protocol.- You can connect a monitor, a TV, or a device, like an external storage device, to your Mac via the Thunderbolt connector. Additionally, you may connect your Mac to a display that supports DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, or VGA with the right adaptor.- Some more recent Mac computers with Intel processors have a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connection. Depending on the model, Mac laptops using Apple silicon have either a Thunderbolt USB 4 port or a Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) port. Through the same cable, the ports enable data transfer, video output, and charging. See the Apple Support article Adapters for the Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port on your Mac for details on which adapters are compatible with these ports.- Multiple Thunderbolt devices can be powered simultaneously by a Mac's Thunderbolt connector, negating the need for separate power leads for every connected item. If your device requires more power than the Thunderbolt connector can supply, consult the documentation that came with it.