NEWS – For several years, my primary computer was an iMac and I loved everything about it except for one thing. Apple hid all the ports on the back of the iMac making them awkward and annoying to access. It’s been a long time since I switched from an iMac to a MacBook, and even now, …
The Satechi Type-C iMac hub takes the party from the back and puts it in the front Read More
REVIEW – If you’ve been reading The Gadgeteer for a while, you’ll know that I like to bend gadgets to my will. That usually means that I try to turn tablets and smartphones into my only computer. In my past attempts, I’ve failed at these experiments and running back to the comfort of my 12-inch MacBook. …
REVIEW – For the past few months, I have been testing and reviewing various PC docks, hoping to find one that captures my enthusiasm and has all of the functionality that I need. The docks generally come in various sizes and mostly look like square black boxes. I was extremely excited when I came across the …
REVIEW – For the past few months, I have been working on expanding the versatility of my several workstations so that I have all of the capabilities I need regardless of what platform I am using. I have found that using computer docks is a great way to do so and a great way to accommodate all of …
Kensington SD4700P USB-C & USB 3.0 Universal Dual 2K Docking Station review Read More
REVIEW – Just recently, I acquired access to a MacBook and I immediately saw the need to have a USB-C hub to be able to use all of my desired accessories and peripherals. This was especially true since the only ports on my MacBook Pro are 2 USB-C ports. A couple of weeks ago, I got the …
NEWS – Technology startup 1-Ring Inc. has created the smart home hub called Moon. The first thing anyone (who hasn’t been under a rock for 41 years) will notice is that the camera part of the hub looks like the Star Wars Death Star. Then again, the first thing people may notice is that the …
Obi Wan, it is a Moon, and also a smart hub with levitating camera Read More
REVIEW – As newer laptops become thinner and more portable, they have fewer and fewer ports available. As a result, users have to purchase USB hubs to provide the missing necessary ports. My Lenovo Yoga 730 only has two USB Type-C ports (Thunderbolt 3), one USB 3.0 Type-A port, and a 3.5 mm audio input/output jack …
Satechi Type-C Multi-port Adapter 4K with Ethernet V2 review Read More
In my home studio, I currently have 4 USB hubs connected to my main computer, for a total of 18 data transfer and 3 charging ports, not including the 8 USB ports that are built-in to the computer. Despite that reasonable number of ports, I still find myself saying that I need another USB hub …
The Imuto 10-in-1 USB-C hub gives you all of the connectivity that you need Read More
Whenever I am in the studio and I have to work on editing photos and footage that I have shot over a few days, I usually have a bunch of different media full of files that I need to transfer to my editing computer. At any given time, I may have a couple of SDXC …
The Lexar Professional Workflow HR1 Hub adds efficiency where it is needed Read More
I love my 12″ MacBook that I bought as a refurb from Amazon a couple years ago. It’s the perfect size and the perfect weight for everyday use and especially for travel. I actually downsized from a 13″ MacBook Pro just to get a smaller and lighter machine. But downsizing also meant that I would have to …
DockCase MacBook sleeve with built in USB C hub review Read More
Satechi has designed a new USB-C hub specifically for the 2017 iMac Pro and iMac. The hub clamps on to the bottom of the iMac and plugs into one of its Thunderbolt 3 ports to add forward-facing ports to the bottom of the screen. The Satechi Aluminum Type-C Clamp Hub adds one data-only USB-C port, three …
Clamp on five extra ports to your iMac with the new Satechi USB-C hub Read More
The 10 port USB hub from QICENT is pretty self-explanatory. After receiving this sample to review, the particular model that I received is no longer available for sale on Amazon or anywhere else that I could find for that matter. Other offerings from QICENT are similar and can be found on Amazon but this particular model seems to have disappeared.
I recently sold my 13″ MacBook Pro to a friend at work after having purchased a refurbed 12″ MacBook. You might think that’s a step in the wrong direction going from the powerful MBP to a slower MB. But I absolutely love the MB because it’s small, lightweight, and does everything I need in a …
Recently Julie and I both purchased 12″ MacBooks and while extremely light and portable, the sleek and slim laptop is lacking in ports to say the least. That is a known “design feature” and for me, really is not an issue when on the move. But there are definitely moments where going port-less is a bit of an inconvenience. …
IOGEAR USB-C Ultra-Slim Dual Display Docking Station review Read More
Some newer laptops like Apple’s latest MacBook Pro use a USB-C port for both charging and connecting to accessories. But without USB TYPE-A connectors (which I guess is what we’re supposed to call the “old” style USB 2.0 and 3.0 connectors), how do you charge your iPhone, Nexus 6P or other USB-A devices? SCOSCHE comes …