Adding a USB hub or dock to your laptop or desktop to connect with more accessories? There's a bandwidth catch you need to know about.

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.

The USB ports in a computer are used to connect different devices via a USB cable. These devices can be mice, keyboards, printers, etc. Desktop computers and laptops have a limited number of USB ports ...

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 ...

USB-C hubs are more or less a necessary evil these days. Many popular laptops have cut back the number of ports they offer, yet we still need to plug in a growing army of accessories. Between dongles ...

The Aukey CB-C78 12-in-1 USB-C Hub includes points for multiple monitors plus several USB accessories, and that’s just scratching the surface. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac The Aukey CB-C78 USB-C hub ...