USB-C

The best Thunderbolt 4 docks and hubs you can buy for your Mac

If you want to add more connectivity to your Mac, you should consider a Thunderbolt dock. We've made a list of some of the best docking and port-expanding accessories you can buy.

Malcolm Owen | 8 months ago

CalDigit Tuff Nano Plus review: A reliable, durable, portable SSD

The CalDigit Tuff Nano Plus is a speedy SSD with an impressive 2TB capacity designed for on-the-go iPad and Mac workflows.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Satechi Magnetic Wireless Car Charger review: A reliable MagSafe-compatible charger

Satechi's Magnetic Wireless Car Charger is a great piece of kit to add to your ride and is a perfect iPhone companion when paired with wireless CarPlay.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

European politicians on the cusp of requiring USB-C in all smartphones

European Union officials have voted to support a long-planned proposal to require Apple, and all technology firms, to adopt USB-C as a common charger, and add a new requirement for a standard for wireless charging.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Nomad 65W GaN charger review: More power in your socket

Nomad continues to roll out new GaN chargers, with the most recent addition a dual-USB-C output 65W power adapter.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Leaked images show Apple's dual USB-C charger

Apple's reportedly forthcoming 35W dual USB-C charger has now been shown in leaked images that also reveal folding prongs.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Hyper's HyperDrive 10-in-1 USB-C hub review: Use two 4K displays with your M1 Mac

Hyper's HyperDrive 10-in-1 USB-C hub is a great way to expand your Mac's I/O but is particularly useful for M1-based Macs if you want to use two external displays.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Zendure Passport III review: Global travel charger loaded with USB-C

Zendure's newest travel charger is laden with enough USB-C power to charge up to five devices in more than 200 countries around the globe.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Nomad Base One review: The most premium MagSafe charger around

Nomad's first MFi-certified MagSafe charger — Base One — has landed. With an all-glass and metal design, it's the most luxurious MagSafe charger to hit the market yet.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

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HyperDrive USB-C 15-port 4K Display Docking Station now available

After successfully crowdfunding, the latest USB-C dock from Hyper is now available, provides up to 15 ports, and is capable of running up to three external 4K displays.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

Hyper Media USB-C Hub review: Ports and physical playback controls arrive on iPad

Hyper makes a wide array of USB-C hubs for Mac and iPad, but this one of the first we've tried that has physical media controls built-in alongside a plethora of ports.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Apple Watch Series 7 has a fast charging problem

One of the few new features that arrived with the Apple Watch Series 7 was faster charging. In the months since launch, it's clear that the Apple Watch Series 7 charges significantly quicker — when you can find a fast charger combo that works.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Hands on with the updated Kensington StudioDock for iPad Pro

Kensington has updated its popular StudioDock with support for the latest iPad Pro. We test it out once more to see if it's still worth paying for.

Andrew O'Hara | 2 years ago

Tested: MagSafe charging speed versus Qi, USB-C, and USB-A

We put Apple's MagSafe charger to test to see how fast it truly is, and see how it compares to USB-C, Qi, and USB-A.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

VisionTek's new dock has support for two 4K displays on M1 Macs, plus 100W power

VisionTek has announced a new docking station that can drive up to two external 4K displays on M1 Macs like the MacBook Air and Mac mini, plus deliver 100 watts of charging power.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Nomad USB-C Sport cables and 30W Wall Charger review: Reliable, if uninspired

Joining Nomad's lineup of USB-C accessories are new Sport cables as well as a new 30W wall charger. We check them out to see if they're worth adding to your kit.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

Nomad's new Base Station Hub adds magnetic alignment, charges four devices

Nomad has updated its ever-popular Base Station Hub with new magnetic alignment that aims to help iPhones with MagSafe better align themselves to the Qi coils for the most efficient charge possible and effortless placement.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

Satechi launches new Thunderbolt 4 dock, two USB-C hubs

Satechi's lastest Mac accessories include an all-new Thunderbolt 4 dock as well as the new USB-C Multimedia Adapter M1, plus a USB-C Multiport MX Adapter.

Andrew O'Hara | 3 years ago

IOGear 3-Port 4K USB-C and DisplayPort KVMP Switch review: Great for multi-Mac control

IOGear's 4K USB-C and DisplayPort KVMP Switch provides a well-rounded way to control your MacBook Pro and two other desktops with one display and set of peripherals.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

User-modified iPhone X with USB-C port sells for $86K

An auction for an iPhone X modified with a working USB-C port, complete with full data transfer and charging capabilities, ended on Thursday, with one deep-pocketed buyer shelling out $86,001 for the device.