Make room in your laptop bag or desk drawer.
Apple equips its Macs with Thunderbolt ports that are compatible with USB-C. A new MacBook Pro comes with either two or three of these ports, depending on the model you pick. A new MacBook Air has a pair. A 24-inch iMac comes with two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports; some models also include two USB-C ports. A Mac Studio has four Thunderbolt 4 ports.
You probably have devices that use USB-A, Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, DisplayPort, HDMI, or something else. How do you connect these devices? With an adapter.
If you’re planning to buy a new 24-inch iMac, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air, make sure you set aside a considerable amount of cash for the adapters you need. Apple doesn’t include any in the box, except for a power adapter. Even if you are getting a Mac Studio or 14- or 16-inch MacBook Pro that has a lot of ports other than Thunderbolt, you may need to turn to an adapter, dock, or hub if you have a lot of gear to connect.
Read more at MacWorld.com