USB Hub

[ng4ever]

Does it matter which one I get or which brand?

I ran out of my USB ports on my PC.

The only thing that is required is at least a 1 foot length cable.

 

[Zepher]

I use Plugable and they have been working great for the past 5+ years.
We have 2 of these models made by Plugable but they no longer sell that model but Startech which is another good brand now has that identical model.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Port-USB-3-0-Hub/dp/B00L07AAZM

EDIT: details were incorrect. The first one I ordered was back in 2015 and can't find the order for the price, but the second one was ordered in 2017 and was $25 at the time.

Oh, I also have this Plugable hub as well, bought this because I couldn't find another of the one above. Purchased in 2021.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075NMVGP7

 

[sinisterDei]

The only part that matters, in my experience, is having the power supply. If you're going to plug anything more than a headset or thumbdrive into it, get the ones with a power supply.

 

[regk]

The only part that matters, in my experience, is having the power supply. If you're going to plug anything more than a headset or thumbdrive into it, get the ones with a power supply.

Agreed! Remember you are essentially just tapping power from the port otherwise... I know new standards are more robust but still the idea of a power supply makes sense

 

[dogDAbone]

Get da juice, or da juice will get you, hehehe

Any hubs with moar than 3 ports should ALWAYS be powered, especially if you plan to use them with any device that draws a significant amount of power....

FYI, I've used StarTech's hubs in the past nottaproblemo !

 

[pendragon1]

i got one of these for at work, will charge a full stack of chromebooks no prob
https://www.amazon.com/atolla-Splitter-Individual-Switches-Extension/dp/B098KZMR4J