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If you've ever found yourself using a laptop with one or two USB ports (unfortunately, a more common experience than it used to be), you probably ended up connecting everything over a USB-C hub or ...

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Many modern monitors come with built-in USB hubs. These hubs don’t just provide extra ports, they can transfer data at high speed and supply devices with power. These are often USB 3.0 or even USB 3.2 ...

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As of December 2025, I think the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4) is the best MacBook for most people. It's a sleek-as-ever notebook featuring impressive performance, open-lid support for two external ...