Remember when laptops used to contain all sorts of ports: USB-A, HDMI, SD card slots, and more? And do you remember how svelte the early Macintosh...

A USB-C hub or dongle (we use the terms interchangeably) is a small, portable device that you can slide into a bag or backpack. A USB-C docking sta...

Expect to pay between $30 and $40 for a good USB-C hub. USB-C docking stations are bigger and bulkier but add even more capabilities. We'd expect y...

Honestly, not much. Pay attention to our reviews and those from other shoppers, but buy according to what the hub or dongle offers. You can absolut...

Both USB-C and Thunderbolt use the same USB-C connection. The difference is that a "generic" USB-C connection typically provides 10Gbps of bandwidt...

A DisplayLink USB-C dock is what you might call a "tweener" device: something between USB-C and Thunderbolt. DisplayLink docks embed a small chip f...

You can absolutely connect a USB-C hub to a Thunderbolt dock. You probably won't be able to connect a USB-C dongle to another USB-C dongle/hub, but...

USB-C hubs can get warm or even hot while using them to transfer data or charge devices. This is because the electronic components and circuitry wi...