USB Connection Information

Name: USB Connection Information
Price: 4.99 USD
Rating: 0 (0 reviews)
Author: Daniel Gauthier

See USB Connection Speeds

Only for Mac

$4.99

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4+
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Utilities
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Daniel Gauthier
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DA
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2.7
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¡Hola! Bonjour! Hallo! USB Connection Information is now more accessible than ever, multi-language support, VoiceOver, and a new Increase Contrast Mode. Stop guessing, start knowing. USB Connection Information is the essential menu bar and desktop widget utility that instantly reveals the true performance of every USB, Thunderbolt, and power connection on your Mac. It’s the perfect tool for professionals and tech enthusiasts who want to verify their hardware is performing as advertised. Is that new "10Gbps" cable actually running at slow USB 2.0 speeds? Is your MacBook getting the full wattage from its charger? With Connection Information, the answers are always just a click away. KNOW YOUR HARDWARE Instantly check crucial details for any connected device: - Verify Connection Speed: Confirm negotiated USB speeds up to 10 Gbps and identify Thunderbolt connections up to 40 Gbps. - Identify Device Protocol: See plain-English names for USB 2.0 to 3.2, and Thunderbolt 1 through 4. - Desktop Widgets: See your most important connections right on your desktop. Our new widgets are available in small, medium, and large. (The menu bar application must be running for widgets to receive live updates.) - Live Charger Wattage: See the true power your MacBook is receiving from its power adapter in real-time. (Battery powered devices only) - Check Device Power Draw: View the wattage requested by each peripheral. - View Associated Drives: See which storage volumes are assigned to each device. - Look Up Vendor & Product ID: Instantly view specific hardware identifiers. - Copy Details with a Click: Copy serial numbers, IDs, and other details to your clipboard right from the menu. INSTANT DEVICE AWARENESS See a full list of connected devices the second you plug them in. Know exactly what’s connected without digging through system menus. AUTOMATIC VENDOR IDENTIFICATION Automatically identifies the manufacturer for over 90% of common consumer USB devices, turning cryptic vendor IDs into names you recognize. CUSTOMIZE YOUR MENU BAR Tailor the app to fit your workflow. Choose to display a simple icon, your charger wattage, the speed of your main device, or a count of all connected peripherals. EFFICIENT & PRIVATE Built with modern SwiftUI for a lightweight footprint that won’t slow you down. Your data is never collected and never leaves your Mac. A Note for Power Users: Due to the way macOS reports hardware status, the app excels at showing negotiated USB speeds. For high-speed protocols like Thunderbolt and USB4, the app identifies the connection and its maximum potential speed. For the same reason, some complex devices that use protocol tunneling (like certain RAID arrays or docks) may not appear in the device list if they don't present themselves on the USB bus. Take the guesswork out of your hardware! Download USB Connection Information and get empowered.

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Great App!
Aug 28

amber-ww
This app is so simple to use, I love it. I would love to see an option to let it fallback to the icon when no power source is connected, rather than having text saying “Connected/Not Connected” as I’d love to see it only for wattage when connected.

Developer Response
Thank you so much for the kind words and the fantastic review! I'm really glad you're finding the app simple and useful. That's an excellent suggestion for the menu bar display. I completely agree, that would be a much cleaner and more elegant implementation. I have updated the logic in the most recent update that matches your request. Suggestions like this are what help make the app better for everyone!
Great App!
Aug 28

amber-ww

This app is so simple to use, I love it. I would love to see an option to let it fallback to the icon when no power source is connected, rather than having text saying “Connected/Not Connected” as I’d love to see it only for wattage when connected.
Developer Response Sep 3
Thank you so much for the kind words and the fantastic review! I'm really glad you're finding the app simple and useful. That's an excellent suggestion for the menu bar display. I completely agree, that would be a much cleaner and more elegant implementation. I have updated the logic in the most recent update that matches your request. Suggestions like this are what help make the app better for everyone!
Perfect!
Jun 27

Jondem12
This app is great, it does exactly what it says it’s going to, and does it really well. It sits in the menu bar and provides the info as soon as any USB is plugged in. Doesn’t get in the way, and love that no subscription is required. Totally worth it

Developer Response
I am so glad you appreciate the straightforward approach, my goal was to make a simple tool that does its job well and stays out of the way. Hearing that it's "Perfect!" is the best feedback I could ask for.And thank you for highlighting the no-subscription model. I believe in providing great value with a single purchase, thrilled you feel it was totally worth it. Thanks again for your support!
Perfect!
Jun 27

Jondem12

This app is great, it does exactly what it says it’s going to, and does it really well. It sits in the menu bar and provides the info as soon as any USB is plugged in. Doesn’t get in the way, and love that no subscription is required. Totally worth it
Developer Response Aug 19
I am so glad you appreciate the straightforward approach, my goal was to make a simple tool that does its job well and stays out of the way. Hearing that it's "Perfect!" is the best feedback I could ask for.And thank you for highlighting the no-subscription model. I believe in providing great value with a single purchase, thrilled you feel it was totally worth it. Thanks again for your support!
Simple & Practical
Jul 21

CTodd97
Provides me with a full review of my connections in a detailed yet simple manner. Happy to have found this. Highly recommend!

Developer Response
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that you find the app's overview useful. Your recommendation means a great deal to me. Thank you for your support.
Simple & Practical
Jul 21

CTodd97

Provides me with a full review of my connections in a detailed yet simple manner. Happy to have found this. Highly recommend!
Developer Response Aug 19
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that you find the app's overview useful. Your recommendation means a great deal to me. Thank you for your support.
a window would be easier to use
Oct 20

Ignatius_J_Reilly
Does a good job of gathering the relevant info, but presentation is just a raw text list in a dropdown menu. Putting that information into a simple window would be a huge improvement to usability.

Developer Response
That's good feedback, you're right, a full GUI would be a great for a more detailed view.The current app is designed to be a quick, text-based utility that lives in the menu bar, but I am actively exploring a more comprehensive 'Connection Information Center' as a separate, full-window app.If you'd be interested in testing something like that down the road, please feel free to reach out to our support email at dan@usbconnectioninformation.com. I'd love to get your thoughts when the time comes.Thanks again for the great suggestion!
a window would be easier to use
Oct 20

Ignatius_J_Reilly

Does a good job of gathering the relevant info, but presentation is just a raw text list in a dropdown menu. Putting that information into a simple window would be a huge improvement to usability.
Developer Response Aug 23
That's good feedback, you're right, a full GUI would be a great for a more detailed view.The current app is designed to be a quick, text-based utility that lives in the menu bar, but I am actively exploring a more comprehensive 'Connection Information Center' as a separate, full-window app.If you'd be interested in testing something like that down the road, please feel free to reach out to our support email at dan@usbconnectioninformation.com. I'd love to get your thoughts when the time comes.Thanks again for the great suggestion!

Introducing desktop widgets: available in small, medium, and large sizes. This and all future updates require macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.

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