Show HN: PortScope – Port, devices and cable diagnostics for macOS

Category: devtools

Tags: macos, usb-c, diagnostics, hardware, performance-testing

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

PortScope is a native macOS app for Apple Silicon that provides deep diagnostics for USB-C ports, cables, and connected devices. It uniquely separates cable-rated, negotiated, and measured performance, and includes advanced disk speed tests that identify bottlenecks like SLC cache exhaustion and thermal throttling. The tool offers both free inspection features and paid testing capabilities, making it valuable for users troubleshooting connectivity and performance issues.

Target audience: Mac power users, hardware enthusiasts, IT professionals, and developers needing to diagnose USB-C and Thunderbolt connectivity

Repository: https://portscope.fainimade.com/ · HTML · NOASSERTION · 5 stars

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