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Go back to my question Mac / MacBook Air User profile for user: Melmcclain Melmcclain Author User level: Level 1 7 points how to open a usb drive on mac air book

How do I open a usb drive on a Mac book air?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Aug 17, 2021 7:17 PM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2021 7:39 PM

Melmcclain Said:

"How do I open a usb drive on a Mac book air?"

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Use an Adapter:

If you cannot plug it in, then you don't have the correct port. If such is the case, then you might need this adapter: USB-C to USB A Adapter - Apple

Restart the Mac:

If it is not recognized then restart your computer. Perhaps this all needs to resync? You'd...

1. Shut Down: the Mac
2. Unplug: the drive
3. Wait: 30 seconds
4. Boot Up: the Mac
5. Log In: to the same user
6. Plug In: the drive
7. See if it is now see.

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply User profile for user: TheLittles TheLittles User level: Level 10 203,893 points

Aug 17, 2021 7:39 PM in response to Melmcclain

Melmcclain Said:

"How do I open a usb drive on a Mac book air?"

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Use an Adapter:

If you cannot plug it in, then you don't have the correct port. If such is the case, then you might need this adapter: USB-C to USB A Adapter - Apple

Restart the Mac:

If it is not recognized then restart your computer. Perhaps this all needs to resync? You'd...

1. Shut Down: the Mac
2. Unplug: the drive
3. Wait: 30 seconds
4. Boot Up: the Mac
5. Log In: to the same user
6. Plug In: the drive
7. See if it is now see.

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User profile for user: Niel Niel Community+ 2026 User level: Level 10 742,421 points

Aug 17, 2021 7:21 PM in response to Melmcclain

Plug it in and then choose Computer from the Finder's Go menu. If its preferences are set to show external drives in the desktop or sidebar, it can be opened from there as well.

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