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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- 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
- Zotac AMP Box Mini Thunderbolt 3 PCI Enclosure
I spent around two months test Driving The Zotac AMP Box Mini. Read on to find out what devices I tested, how they fared and why you might want to consider this enclosure for a one-cable dock… Read more
- Sonnet Radeon RX570 eGFX Breakaway Puck
Since starting my journey with USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 there have been two things I've wanted to try out; an external GPU, and a portable external GPU. Sonnet cover both of these… Read more
