CROWDFUNDING NEWS – MacBook owners will want to know more about the awesome tech that is packed into the XFANIC USB4 13-in-1 Hub which is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. What is it? The XFANIC USB4 13-in-1 Hub is a small desktop USB hub that has everything but the kitchen sink packed in. This hub can …
The XFANTIC USB4 hub for MacBooks can drive 3 monitors and more! Read More
REVIEW – If you have a device as versatile as an iPad Pro you may want to use it in many different configurations. Since Apple only includes a USB-C connector and now no headphone jack, having the ability to connect it to other devices requires some sort of adapter. This is the same issue with …
REVIEW – If you’re anything like me, you always want/need more storage on your device. Certain fruit-themed brands charge a massive premium for larger storage options so many of us end up with very limited hard drives on our computers or tablets. Satechi has previously helped with that gap by providing external USB-C SSD (solid …
Satechi USB-C Hybrid Multiport Adapter review – adds SSD storage to your USB hub Read More
REVIEW – If you use a MacBook or USB-C equipped Windows laptop and need extra ports, if you use an iPad or Android device and want to use them to replace your desktop computer, what’s the best way to get all the connections you need? EZQuest has a great option with their USB-C Multimedia Hub. …
EZQuest USB-C Multimedia Hub review – lots of ports in one compact device Read More
REVIEW – I was recently allowed to review the Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB-C PD 10 Gbps Data Hub. This hub is an improvement over the Anker PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C Ethernet Hub that I reviewed last year. It includes an HDMI port (4K@60Hz instead of 4K@30Hz), a 100 W USB-C Power Delivery (PD) pass-through charging port …
Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB-C PD 10 Gbps Data Hub review Read More
NEWS – Hyper, a company known for making accessories for Apple and other manufacturers’ devices, announced their new USB-C Hub for the new 24″ iMac models, bringing some connectivity to the front of the iMac where it’s more convenient to reach. There are two models in the USB-C Hub line, a 6-in-1 and a 5-in-1. …
Hyper USB-C Hub brings much-needed connections to the front of your 24″ iMac Read More
REVIEW – Question: when is a tablet not a tablet? When it becomes a workstation. That’s the goal of the Satechi Aluminum Stand Hub for iPad Pro (more on the post “for” in a moment). The first question inevitably leads to the next questions – why would you want to do that and is it …
Satechi iPad Pro Aluminum Stand Hub review – Make your tablet a workstation Read More
REVIEW – Apple misplaced a bunch of ports when they switched from MagSafe to USB-C on their MacBook line a few years ago. Even if you have one of the Intel machines with 4 ports, they’re all USB-C. It’s nice and clean, but means you need to plan for compatibility whenever you need to connect …
Vava USB-C Hub for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air review Read More
REVIEW – So you love your iPad, but you wish you had that extra connectivity? Fledging’s got you covered. The Hubble for iPad Air and iPad Pro is a case for your precious that sports an integrated USB-C hub to hook up all your peripherals. Kinda sweet, right? To the review! What is it? It’s …
Fledging Hubble iPad USB-C hub case review – Protection and expansion for your iPad Read More
REVIEW – Phones and tablets are considerably more powerful than they were just a few short years ago. Now you can turn many phones and tablets into your main/only computer. But to make the experience as easy and comfortable as possible, you’re going to need a hub. That’s where the Foxdock USB-C hub is a …
REVIEW – It seems like many modern laptops are going all-in on USB-C, leaving a multitude of older USB devices, adapters and dongles with nowhere to plug. Enter an absolutely necessity for this brave new tiny-ported world, the uni USB-C 8-in-1 Hub. What is it? The uni USB-C 8-in-1 Hub is a small external device …
REVIEW – I truly miss having vital ports on my laptop, so I make do with USB-C hubs. Alxum has a few of these hubs, one of which is the 8-in-1 USB-C hub which I was able to review. It has eight ports: an Ethernet port, a VGA port, a USB-C data/100 W Power Delivery …
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – If your computer of choice is a laptop, then you know that they sometimes don’t offer enough ports to plug in all your gear. And then there’s the lack of ergonomics to consider. One product that can improve both of those issues is the UGREEN X-Kit which is currently seeking funding on …
The UGREEN X-Kit is a folding laptop stand with a built in hub Read More
REVIEW – If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that we need to be prepared for anything. As a means to help simplify emergency preparations, BogyGuardz has introduced a new 5-in-1 portable emergency hub. Let’s see how many issues it can help with. What is it? The BodyGuardz 5-in-1 portable emergency hub is a …
REVIEW – If you’ve been a long-time MacBook user then you’re familiar with the way Apple makes port changes to their line. It’s a no-looking-back approach that can be refreshing and frustrating at the same time. The switch to USB-C was one that visually cleaned up the sides of their laptops leaving only the headphone …