REVIEW – How many devices do you need to charge? If you’re anything like me, you have at least one phone, wireless earbuds, an iPad, a watch, a few flashlights, a Bluetooth speaker, portable battery chargers, etc. And those are just my devices. My wife and kids all have a number of devices to keep …
REVIEW – With many of the popular laptops missing key ports, USB-C hubs are my go-to accessory to rectify the situation. I was given the opportunity to review the Aukey Link PD Pro USB-C Hub (also referred to as Unity Link PD III 8-in-1 USB-C Hub with 100W PD on the Aukey website). It has …
REVIEW – To make many laptops lighter and slimmer, manufacturers removed ports even though many consumers were clearly against it. But here we are. *Sigh* USB-C hubs are now a necessary accessory (and thus, a necessary additional expense) for many of today’s laptops. I was given the opportunity to review the Anker PowerExpand+ 7-in-1 USB-C …
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CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Zendure who we’ve featured in the past (check out our Zendure SuperTank review) has just launched a new Kickstarter campaign for the SuperHub. What is it? The SuperHub is a 4-port power adapter for your laptop that does a whole lot more than just keep your laptop charged. 48W GaN charger with 30W …
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REVIEW – I get it. Those USB-C ports on your MacBook can be frustrating. But Omars is here to make your life better! This convenient little accessory has 5 different access points for your gear and gadgetry… including An Ethernet and HDMI port! To the review! What is it? It’s a 5-in-1 hub for your …
REVIEW – My desk is a cluttered mess (when I get to use it), so I was super happy to test out the Kanex 7-in-1 Macbook Hub! Lemmy and Prince approve. Han would too, but he’s resting at the moment. To the review! What is it? It’s a compact and portable MacBook hub for extending …
REVIEW – I am one of those computer users that needs a ridiculous number of USB ports to accommodate the plethora of USB devices that I keep attached to my system and ready to use. Since I use so many devices, I also need powered USB hubs, and if there is the ability to power …
REVIEW – These days, most devices like laptops, MacBooks, etc include at least one USB-C port, and very quickly, USB-C is becoming the standard. Since hubs add functionality, versatility and overall expansion to such devices, they are very popular. This time around, I am taking a look at the Kanex iAdapt 7-in-1 Multiport USB-C Hub …
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REVIEW – Many new laptops and tablets are smaller and lighter than models sold in previous years. While this change is great for your back and shoulders it usually comes at the expense of peripheral ports. The ZOMOI 9-in-1 USB C digital multiport adapter provides a large selection of useful ports in a small footprint. …
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REVIEW – By now, those of you that regularly read my reviews can likely conclude that I am a USB power hub gadget junkie!! :-). I use numerous devices that can either run off of a USB power pack and/or can be recharged via the same. Since I shoot many photography gigs at various locations, …
REVIEW – Do you wish your laptop had a real number pad on it? There are definitely times where I’ve had a project pop up during a trip where a full size keyboard was nowhere to be found. Voamoko’s Type-C Wireless Numeric Pad with USB Hub might just be the solution that you can keep …
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REVIEW – Our family computer is a MacBook Pro that lives on the kitchen table but floats around the house wherever it’s needed. It’s not a particularly powerful laptop, but we only use it for ordinary things, like banking online, writing documents, and checking Facebook. In general, our setup works, but it does have a …
REVIEW – Our family has a shared Mac Mini tucked behind a monitor. Unfortunately, plugging in USB accessories can be a little tricky when you hide the CPU, but the ORICO 4 Port USB 3.0 Clip-Type hub could solve just that. What is it? The ORICO 4-Port USB 3.0 Clip-Type hub does just what it …
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. …