USB hubs are a lifesaver for anyone running out of ports, but they come with hidden quirks. From shared bandwidth bottlenecks to subtle battery drain, knowing how they work can save you frustration.

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Like all things USB-C hubs aren't as simple as with earlier USB versions. With options for connectivity, video, and power delivery, there are more compatibility issues, that can be hard to debug.

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The Anker USB-C Hub with Ethernet is going for $36 right now instead of the usual $50. It ships with a travel pouch and an 18 ...

Several months ago, Hyper introduced a series of accessories under the "HyperDrive Next" family, bringing a variety of options for USB-C hubs and other products. I've recently spent some time testing ...

Most MacBooks only come with a couple of basic ports, but you don’t have to make do with just those. The 7-in-2 Anker USB-C ...

The Raspberry Pi USB 3 Hub package looks like this. This is the Raspberry Pi USB 3 Hub. It connects to a PC or Raspberry Pi via USB Tye-A. The Raspberry Pi logo is engraved on the hub part. Various ...

Short version: I’ve got two USB-C hubs that claim to deliver 100 watts of PD power, but they both seem to only deliver 65 watts. Is this the hub manufacturers lying or is this my laptop reducing its ...