USB ports are an extremely popular way of connecting devices, from which users expect stable operation. It seems that this is not the case with the new Apple Mac mini. For quite a long time, Mac mini ...

We previously reported extensively on an issue where the iPod Shuffle and potentially other flash drives, are only recognized on certain USB ports -- particularly when connected to Mac mini systems.

It's not uncommon for USB ports to stop working properly, and there are several common ways to resolve any issues.