USB Type-C & Thunderbolt 3
Reaching out to grasp the single-cable-dock dream, I vowed to grok USB Type-C and its many features, foibles and idiosyncracies. I haven't got there yet, but join me on my journey as I explore assorted USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 docks, monitors, adaptors, cables and gadgets and - maybe - one day we'll understand this chaos!
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- 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… Read more
- 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,… Read more
- 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 -… Read more
- 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… Read more
- 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… Read more
- 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… Read more
- 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,… Read more
- 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… Read more
- 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… Read more
- 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… Read more
