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If you want to plug in anything with a connection other than a USB-C cable, the most efficient option is a USB-C hub, which provides multiple types of ports in a relatively compact package. Our favorite hub is Anker's PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB-C PD 10Gbps Data Hub.
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Expensive hubs can handle more and handle it much faster.The most advanced USB-C docking stations have newer ports with technologies, like Thunderbolt 3, that support faster charging and faster data transfer.
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USB-C hubs are a cost-effective and space-saving solution for adding ports to your laptop, PC, or gaming system, so you can connect those extra monitors or other devices or peripherals you'd love to use.
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Why Does the USB-C Hub Heat Up? If you find your USB-C hub gets a little warm when you're using the devices connected to it, it's not something to be too concerned about. The hub will get warm when it's transferring data or charging devices connected to it, particularly if you have several things connected at once.
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Yes, A USB Hub can slow down a device, in multiple ways. First, depending on which version of USB the PC and other hardware uses, the top speeds can vary alot, from upto 1.5 MBit/s, as 98's USB 1.0 standard, to upto 20GBit/s or 20,000 MBit/s as the current top end (USB 3.2).
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Charging things through a USB hub isn't recommended, and probably won't work. Plug your external HDDs, Blu-ray drive and charger cable into your mobo's USB ports. The rest should be fine to run off from the hub, but you might get some latency issues if you're doing some serious gaming.
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If you think your laptop doesn't have enough ports, you want to connect to an external monitor, move files around at high speed, or just wish you had more freedom to get more done with your laptop, then you probably need a USB-C hub or docking station.
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USB hubs are the perfect companion for someone with lots of power-hungry USB devices. From phones to tablets to desk gadgets, a USB hub can meet the needs of any gadget that needs USB power. It's also convenient that you don't need to hunt for a spare mains plug; just plug everything into the same hub.
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Unlike USB-C hubs, docking stations can support connection to up to 3 external monitors, and can even support a maximum 8K resolution to a single screen. They also generally feature more ports than USB-C hubs.
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I have had a powered USB hub for 7 years and it has been attached to my desktop PC all that time, powered by AC all the time that the PC is powered. No harm to the PC.
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USB Hubs. As mentioned previously, the type of connection used for the external device and the PC will have an effect on the data transfer speed. If you're using the correct cable and port, but are routing everything through an external USB Hub you will likely run into data speed issues.
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'Note that USB 3.0 connected devices may interfere with the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network'. If you encounter such a situation, disconnect the connected device from the router and verify the wireless network operation in the 2.4 GHz band.
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So, if you've been wondering how to charge your laptop without its included charger, the new USB-C option might be the answer. With the near-universality of USB-C, you can plug pretty much any USB-C charger into your laptop's USB-C charging port and it will (in theory) provide power.
