On 2025 Sep 06 (Sat) at 10:56:44 +0200 (+0200), Fox Steward wrote:
:Going forward I wonder how I should manage my usb devices.
:As my setup is mostly a stationary laptop and usb ports are limited,
:I'm considering using a USB hub.
:
:Here again I'm challenged with the question which model I should get that
works well.
:I assume if the hub is connected via USB type-c it would have the same
problems?
:
:Some requirements for the hub:
:- should support both usb-a and usb-c type devices
:- should at least support "SuperSpeed" (USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 5Gbps)
:- probably: attaches via usb type-a port
:
:And on another note.
:The different port types, standards, cables can cause quite some confusion.
:How do you deal with this?
:
I do this, and don't have any problems. My current usb "hub" is actually
my monitor, but I've used regular usb-c hubs in the past.
I _highly_ recommend that whatever solution you pick, your hub also
powers the laptop, and you permanently leave a charger connected there.
It'll make it impossible to forget to charge when using the hub, and
you'll be much happier.
-peter
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