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One of the less publicized themes of CES 2016 appears to be ‘ways to fix the 12-inch MacBook’. Not only does it come with just a single USB-C port, there’s also no memory card slot. So if you’re a photographer constantly transferring shots, you’ll want Satechi’s tiny new USB-C card reader always close at hand.

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Available in silver, space grey, and gold finishes to match your 12-inch MacBook, Satechi’s $20 Type-C Card Reader will be available sometime this month, and allows any device with a USB-C port—be it a 12-inch MacBook, Chromebook Pixel, or tablet—to access both its SD and microSD card slots at the same time.

It’s cheap and simple, and exactly what it needs to be until Apple finds a way to squeeze an SD card slot into future versions of the 12-inch MacBook.

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Cac Card Reader For Mac

Face it, connecting devices to your new Mac laptop, be it the new MacBook Pro (the 13-inch version of which pretty much replaces the MacBook Air as the new budget, compact, full-featured notebook) or the 12-inch MacBook, can be annoying..

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Each includes one to four Thunderbolt3/USB-C ports (Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C are interchangeable ports) as their sole connectors. Most peripherals on the market today aren't natively compatible with Thunderbolt/USB-C. They'll need an adapter to function, and that's where this list comes in.

Each of the devices below will allow you to connect your Mac notebook with a monitor, portable drive and SD card of your choice.

SMK-Link USB-C Multi Port Hub

At $99 the SMK-Link USB-C Multi Port Hub is the most expensive dongle on this list but it might just be the only one you'd need. It adds all the popular peripheral connections to a USB-C port including three regular USB 3.0 ports, one SD card slot, one miniSD card slot, an HDMI port (4K video capable,) and a Gigabit Ethernet port. It also has a USB-C port of its own for pass-through charging. Read the full review of the hub.

Satechi Slim Aluminum Type-C Multi-Port Adapter

This adapter adds two USB 3.0 ports and one HDMI (with support for 4K video) to your computer. It also comes with a USB-C port, but only for pass-through charging. And it worked well in my testing. It's a bit pricey, however, costing $60 on Amazon. Read the full review of this adapter.

Satechi Type-C Pass-through USB Hub

If you don't need the HDMI port, you can opt for the Satechi Type-C USB hub. This hub adds two USB 3.0 ports, one SD card slot and one miniSD card slot to the Mac, so it's great for photographers. It also has a USB-C port, but like the multiport adapter above, it's only for pass-through charging. The hub also looks like it was made for the MacBook itself, and comes in four colors for you to choose from. It worked well for the most part in my testing though proved to be a little flimsy. You can find it on Amazon for $50. Read the full review of the hub.

Choetech Type-C USB 3.1 Hub

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Now if you need HDMI and USB 3.1, and don't care about SD cards, the Choetech hub is a better choice. Basically if you want a compact accessory that allows you to hook your MacBook to an external screen and host a regular USB device this is a great device to carry along. It worked very well and as a bonus, its USB-C port can do both pass-through charging and data connection. At just $33 on Amazon, it's a steal. Read the full review of the hub.

Nonda USB-C to USB 3.0 Mini Adapter

This tiny accessory turns the MacBook's USB-C into a regular USB 3.0 port, allowing you to plug all traditional non-Type-C USB devices into your laptop. Note that with the 12-inch MacBook, you can't charge your computer when using it, though. For just $10 on Amazon, this is the cheapest way to connect a regular USB device, such as your iPhone 7, to a USB-C-only computer. Read the full review of the Nonda Adapter.

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Griffin BreakSafe USB-C cable

With Apple's going all USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 on its new laptop, the MagSafe power adapter no longer needs to be used. This means if you trip on the charging cable, you might send your laptop flying. The Griffin BreakSafe USB-C cable prevents just that. It's not cheap, costing some $60 on Amazon, but if it can prevent just one mishap, it's already worth the investment. Read the full review of the BreakSafe here.

Atom SSD portable drive

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The Atom SSD is not a dongle or a hub. Instead, it's a super-compact, rugged, portable drive that has a USB-C port. This allows it to work with any USB-C-only computer right out of the box. Also extremely fast, this is likely the best portable drive to date. Read the full review of the Atom SSD.

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