Connecting Problem; A Bit More, Please

[Robert4]

Hi

What a great Forum and folks.
I guess I have that “old age” problem.

Trying to set up a new Mac desktop.
Would be even more lost if not for you folks. Help has been great; very appreciated. Going well.

Was amazed to see no USB ports in back. All my “stuff” has USB connectors

What is the difference between the two sets of ports in the rear ?

What are they called ?

What exactly should I order from Amazon to go from my USB to these rear ports?

Caveats when doing ?

Thanks again,
Bob

 

[Fishrrman]

The USB devices you have now probably have "USBa" type connectors.
Most new Macs have USBc connectors.

You will need these, they will solve the connection problems:

Cable Matters 5Gbps USB C to USB 3.0 Adapter - 6 Inches, USBC Male to USBA Female OTG Adapter, Black

The Cable Matters USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-A adapter provides a convenient connection between the newest devices with USB Type-C and legacy USB peripherals with Type A. It adapts the Type-C port on a computer to connect all legacy equipment, peripherals, cables, hubs and chargers that ...

www.amazon.com

I recommend that you buy at least 2 or 3 of them. One WILL NOT be "enough".

 

[Robert4]

Hi

Really helps

It’s a brand new desktop model.
Came yesterday.
24” screen.
1 GB SSD
might be called an iMac. Not sure.
Not sure of alpha/numeric model number, if there is one.

Truly appreciate the help.

Best regards,
Bob

 

[Amethyst1]

That’s a current 24” iMac.

As said in post #2, it has USB-C ports while your devices have USB-A connectors — you’ll need the cable linked to in post #2. One for each USB-A device.