Do I need to connect both the male end as well as the USB into my laptop to make it work? Or is there an option of using either one?
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I've only connected both the USB and VGA connector , they are separate cables so if you just want to use either you can. the only problem is that the USB part is what supplies power to the KVM switch (if you are using one) and the switch needs power from somewhere to work.
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It works without problems, but if you use a KVM team, otherwise this cable will not work and can use either, but not simultaneously. greetings
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Hope I'm not confusing you. It has female SOCKETS. So your laptop needs to have male pins.
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I'm aware that the drive works with both USB cables plugged in. However, since the choice is between using up an extra usb port and a usb extension cable (my laptop has exactly two ports: one on each side, so the default cable won't reach); buying a usb hub; or finding a power adapter that will work with the unit, I would prefer to have the extra power cable run to where the drive will "permanently" sit.
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Yes you can. Provided you understand basic home networking. It is really easy to setup, and WD has pretty good forums online that you could post questions to, or read some other answers. I would not try to connect a male-to-male usb cord directly to your laptop, that could cause an short between the laptop and WD device. Use network connectivity,
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Yes, I use the usb connector to hook up to my laptop. It also comes with another connection cord; I am not sure what the name is... it has three color-coded plugs (maybe called s-video???)
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Yes, you can use this along with USB male to male cable in order to connect to laptops USB.
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You'll need to buy an adaptor -- without being powered the USB 2 ports don't work (at least for me). The adaptor is a couple of bucks... the good news is that the molex power connector on the device has both a male and female connector; you'll probably need a female SATA to molex power connector (these are relatively rare). It's too bad that the power connector on this device did not include a sata connector.
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You need to plug both USB ends. This way, your external HDD will draw more power than from a single USB 2.0 port.
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The business end is a standard USB male connector. On my PC it connects with a USB port on the front. Your PC may have one in back if it is older. If it is too old, may not have one at all.
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One end plugs into an electrical socket and the other end is the USB ports. Unless you can do USB to USB and make it work I don't think so.
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As long you have a usb extension. One end has usb insert and the other end fits in to the device. ( which ever you may have) there are lots of inputs. I still have this and it is still working.
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You can use an adapter that plugs into the micro usb port. One end is a standard usb and the other is the micro usb. I purchased one but have not used it so I am only speculating based upon some of the things I have read.
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I use the extension (that comes with it) that all connects to plug into a USB jack, but I am not sure what other ends that it comes with other than the usb? Sorry I cannot remember.
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Hi Michael. This item is a Male-to-Male HDMI cable. It will not fit the USB port on your laptop. However, you can get a USB to HDMI adapter to make it work.
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Mine works fine. I just don't use it much. Not very comfortable. 2 different computers? It plugs into my Olympus recorder. It may draw current, so you may be trying an incompatible hookup. With the male plug on the end I can't see how you get a direct connection to a computer.
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I would try this first: "USB A Female to Mini USB B 5 Pin Male Adapter"if that is the only adapter you need.
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No you do not necessarily need to use both USB cables. If you want to use both, then you will need a short extension cable. But I I only use one cable on my netbook