macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 Prevents Devices Being Damaged by Some Third-Party USB-C Hubs And Docks


Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 on Thursday. The update looks to prevent damage to certain Macs that are connected to some powered third-party USB-C hubs and docks.

macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 Now Available

To get the update either click on the pop-up that appears in Notification Center or go to Settings > Software Update and click Update Now. The note accompanying the update explains:

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macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 prevents MacBook Pro (2019 or later) and MacBook Air (2020 or later) models from incurring damage when they are connected to certain third-party, non-compliant powered USB-C hubs and docks.

Earlier this month, Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 to addresses battery charging issues suffered by users with older MacBook Pros.

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