Gadgetoid

gadg-et-oid [gaj-it-oid]

-adjective

1. having the characteristics or form of a gadget;
resembling a mechanical contrivance or device.

Archive for the ‘USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3’ Category

JSAUX OmniCase Pro Review

You might be familiar with JSAUX for their dizzying range of SteamDeck accessories, but these are far from their only strength. Enter the OmniCase Pro which, despite its name, is actually a USB Type-C dock. But, wait, it’s also a…

Anker 737 Power Bank / PowerCore 24K Review

Anker’s 737 power bank is an expensive, exuberant, energy edifice combining scarily fast output and input into a fast-charging fast charger that leaves you wanting for very little… save, perhaps, a lighter battery technology. And fewer caveats around the USB…

OWC Thunderbolt 3 to Dual DisplayPort Adapter

When programming I tend to use a glut of reference material alongside multiple communication channels and multiple VSCode windows and a terminal or two for good measure. Suffice to say – screen real estate is extremely important to me and…

Anker PowerExpand 11-in-1 USB Type-C PD Hub Review

While I’ve failed to get my hands on Anker’s 13-in-1 USB Type-C dock, the 11-in=1 Hub is a leaner and more portable alternative. It has turned out to be a better companion to my little 11” Star Lite than the…

CalDigit SOHO USB Type-C Dock Reviewed

I’ve been nipping at CalDigit’s ankles for a while, since their wonderful docks had remained a glaring omission from my coverage of all-things USB Type-C. Not the only admission, mind, there are only so many hours in the day. Recently…

Anker PowerCore III 10K Wireless Portable Charger Reviewed

It seems like only yesterday that I tested the Anker PowerCore 10k Wireless, yet Anker have already raised the bar by adding 18W USB Type-C charging, bumping the Qi charging up to 10W and even integrating a little slide-out phone…

StarTech USB-C to NVMe SSD Enclosure Reviewed

I’ve had StarTech’s USB Type-C to M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD Enclosure (boy that’s a mouthful) in my possession for some months now. Specifically the older M2E1BMU31C and not the newer, rugged, IP67-rated M2E1BRU31C. It’s been languishing for so long both…

YubiKey 5Ci Reviewed (iOS 13.5, Raspberry Pi, WSL)

The YubuKey has been on my radar for a while now, but it’s not until the iPhone-compatible 5Ci that I’ve thought “now’s the time” and made a concerted effort to reach out to them. Yubico were quick on the draw…

Plugable USB Type-C Mini Docking Station Reviewed

Many USB Type-C docking stations are fairly desk dominating but the mini USB-C docking station from Plugable- at around 9cm by 10cm and just over 3cm deep -is different. But its small size doesn’t mean it compromises on ports. With…

StarTech DKT30CHVSCPD MultiPort USB Type-C Adapter Reviewed

While USB Type-C docking stations are excellent for home and office use, tied to a desktop, they don’t really solve the ports problem on the go. Enter StarTech’s range of USB Type-C multiport adaptors. In this post I’ll be looking…