Apple's macOS 13 will control USB-C accessories and can't communicate with Mac computers without consent

On June 7, Apple just released the first beta version of macOS 13 Ventura, which includes a detailed feature that brings security to Mac computers with Apple’s own chips.

According to Apple’s developer changelog, on portable Macs with Apple chips, new USB and Thunderbolt accessories require user approval before the accessories can communicate with macOS for direct connection to the USB-C port.

This restriction does not apply to power adapters, stand-alone monitors, or approved USB hubs. In addition, if the user chooses to decline, the accessory can also be charged .

Users can change their configuration in System Settings > Security & Privacy > Security, which will ask for newly connected accessories by default , or set to always allow. Approved devices can be connected to a locked Mac for up to three days.

It is understood that in the first beta version of macOS 13, the implementation of the msdos and exfat file systems has changed, so some applications may be incompatible and need to wait for developers to adapt.

In addition, the game controller framework on macOS 13, iOS 16, and tvOS 16 and later supports more types of controllers, and as mentioned in the previous article, users will be able to use the Nintendo Switch controller to play games on macOS.