USB-C Hubs

Satechi Stand and Hub NVME For Mac Mini/Studio Review Satechi continues to improve its Stand and Hub (or Stand & Hub) with the update to the SSD enclosure, which now supports M.2 Sata and NVME. That change means owners can purchase and install faster drives in the hub' and its SSD enclosure. Installation was easy except for chasing the lock-down screw a couple of times. … [Read more...] about Satechi Stand and Hub NVME For Mac Mini/Studio Review: Still Sleek but with Underpowered Ports

Satechi Type-C Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure Review We reviewed the original Satechi Type-C Stand & Hub for the Mac Mini back in 2021. This $100 follow-on unit, the Satechi Type-C Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure, leverages the same basic design, but includes an M.2 SATA SSD bay. We wish it had also included power so the ports could offer more … [Read more...] about Satechi Type-C Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure Review: Upgraded Hub Now Supports an M.2 SATA SSD

Monoprice USB-C Mobile Docking Stations Review We reviewed two new USB-C docs from Monoprice. Both offer machined aluminum enclosures that look more professional and are likely more robust than the earlier white plastic Monoprice USB-C hubs. Both are all chocked full of ports for legacy environments—meaning if you need VGA, Ethernet, SD cards, DisplayPort, 3.5mm audio or … [Read more...] about Monoprice USB-C Mobile Docking Stations Review: Mobile Docks that Offer Almost Every Port Needed for the Work From Anywhere Worker

Targus USB-C Hybrid/Universal 4K Quad Docking Station with 100W PD and Fingerprint ID Review The $442.99 Targus USB-C Hybrid/Universal 4K Quad Docking Station with 100W PD and Fingerprint ID (Dock720) brings fingerprint biometrics to laptops and desktops that don't include that feature. Its 100W PD+ capacity will power most laptops and some desktop machines, along with … [Read more...] about Targus USB-C Hybrid/Universal 4K Quad Docking Station with 100W PD and Fingerprint ID Review: A Unique Dock That Enhances Security and Supports Legacy Laptop Power Needs.

CA Essential Universal Docking Station Review I have several docking stations around my office. Some stack upon my MacMini, increasing its ports and connectivity for my day-to-day work. One sits on my MacBook Pro, awaiting its calling to connect to a shared mouse and keyboard. With the CA Essential Universal Docking Station, Cyber Acoustics delivered a utilitarian docking … [Read more...] about CA Essential Universal Docking Station DS-6000 Review: A Workhorse Docking Station