Step 4: Plug the dock’s USB-C connector into any USB-C port on your MacBook Pro. Step 3: Connect the other end of the video cable to your USB-C dock. Step 2: Connect your video cable to your monitor. For many people it's a non-issue for photographers, it could be a problem. Get the best deals on Macbook Pro 15 Dock and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at . Step 1: Plug in your dock’s included power supply to an AC outlet. The only real solution if you frequently load content from an SD card -short of undocking every time you need access- is to connect an external USB card reader. Which means it’s inaccessible while the laptop is docked in the Vertical Docking Station. The 13-inch MacBook Air’s SD card slot is on the same side as its Thunderbolt port. The first is that the passthrough port is not compatible with Thunderbolt displays you’ll need a monitor with a Mini DisplayPort connection, or you can use an adapter that converts Mini DisplayPort to DVI or HDMI ( Henge Docks sells these, as does Apple).

And while they won’t affect everyone, they could be an issue for some MBA owners. Unfortunately, there are a few more gotchas because of this design. That exposed MagSafe connector and cable detracts a bit from the overall sleek look of the setup, but it was probably the right choice given that users will always be connected to a monitor, but have the option of ditching the power cable virtually all day if they wish (thanks to the 13-inch MacBook Air’s 12-hour battery life). Need to charge? You'll need to connect the MagSafe power adapter to the top (Credit: Brad Moon)

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