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A Compact USB-C Hub for a One-Cable Desk

If your laptop has two ports and one of them is busy charging, a hub is the whole desk setup. This one passes power through, drives a single HDMI display, and leaves two USB-A ports for a keyboard receiver and a camera card.

It is not a docking station. It will not run two 4K monitors. For travel and a simple home desk, that limit is a feature: fewer cables, less heat, and a shape that fits in the sleeve pocket.

What works

  • Runs a monitor and charges at once
  • Aluminum shell stays cool
  • Short cable does not tangle

What to know

  • Not enough ports for a full desktop
  • Check that your laptop supports video over USB-C