Adaptor for type C Thunderbolt 3 port to connect to USB 3.0


  1. Autobahn
    Posts : 110
    Windows 10 Home 21H2
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    Adaptor for type C Thunderbolt 3 port to connect to USB 3.0


    Windows Version 1909

    I don't know the right terminology.

    My new Dell laptop has a type-c thunderbolt 3 port.
    I'm looking for an adapter so that I can connect an external hard drive that has a USB 3.0 connector.
    I've looked around but I'm not 100% sure if I will be getting the right one.
    I've seen some that mention OTG. Not sure what this is and if I need it, or not.
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  3. Caledon Ken
    Posts : 30,198
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Version 23H2
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    Like this?

    Adaptor


    OTG = On the Go
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  4. NavyLCDR
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    I prefer to use cables that have USB-C on one end, and whatever connector plugs into the hard drive on the other end.
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  6. Anibor
    Posts : 526
    Windows 10
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    Connect the disk to a USB 3.0 port, directly or through a hub. The capacity of the Thunderbolt port will be wasted if a USB 3.0 disk is connected to it.
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