So you added a new USB device, and now every time you try to use it your Mac locks up? Or maybe you just can´t persuade the computer to recognize it? Two simple things can cause your USB chain to suddenly become the Chain of Doom!

Underpowered Hubs
Buying an inexpensive no-name hub at a discount store is a gamble. The big difference between cheap hubs and the pricier ones is power! Decide before you buy whether you´re going to be plugging in just a few low-powered peripherals, or loading it up with all your favorite gadgets. If the latter is true, go for a good, name brand hub like Belkin.

Inadequate Drivers
Some makers of peripherals don´t yet have it quite right. In the rush to market, a new device may be packaged with a driver that´s not quite up to snuff. At the first sign of trouble, it´s a smart idea to visit the manufacturer´s website and check around for an updated driver you can download.

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