

If you frequently use your laptop at a desk, a dock can let you quickly connect it to a keyboard, mouse, monitors, and any other peripherals you need all at once. They often come with their own power supply, so they can charge other devices, and have multiple monitor outputs and Ethernet connections. 9.7: Buy on Amazon: 4: USB C to USB Adapter 2 Pack, JSAUX USB Type C Male to USB 3. Type C Converters: Belkin RockStar 3.5mm Audio + USB-C Charge Adapter, Apple USB-C to Multiport Adapter, UGREEN USB 3.0 Adapter, Converter (30453). 9.4: Buy on Amazon: 3 2-Pack, 3ft USB C Cable 3A Fast Charge, etguuds USB A to Type C Charger Cord Braided Compatible. USB docks are often larger, more expensive, and are designed to spend most of their time on your desk. Syntech USB C to USB Adapter Pack of 2 USB C Male to USB3 Female Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro. Music Hall C DAC15.3 CD Player & Digital to Analog Converter. They're also portable enough to throw in your laptop bag so you can use them at home and on the go. Connecting an iPod or USB memory device to the USB port. These often don't supply extra power, which means you might not be able to charge gadgets plugged into them. USB hubs are smaller, cheaper dongles that can add extra USB ports, SD card readers, display outputs, or a headphone jack. However, there are some slight differences and it's worth understanding them before you buy one.


There's a grey area between USB hubs and docks, since they technically do (mostly) the same thing: add more ports and connectors to your computer.
