Just because you can plug a device into a USB hub doesn't necessarily mean you should.

When you run out of AC power sockets on the wall, you usually add one of those multiple AC socket adapters so you can plug in additional devices. Similarly, when you need to connect additional USB ...

USB hubs increase the number of USB devices that can connect to a computer without having to add additional hardware. Additionally, USB hubs can be useful with devices like laptops that can't ...

USB hubs enable you to attach multiple devices, such as printers, hard drives and card readers, to a single computer. However, the USB hub only makes the devices available to one computer at a time.

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Raspberry Pi has just released another affordable accessory for its single-board computer lineup — an Official Raspberry Pi USB 3 Hub that only costs $12. The official Raspberry Pi USB 3 Hub features ...

Several months ago, Hyper introduced a series of accessories under the "HyperDrive Next" family, bringing a variety of options for USB-C hubs and other products. I've recently spent some time testing ...

Who hasn't wondered or dared to dream exactly how many USB devices you can connect to a single PC? Or how many unpowered USB hubs you can daisy chain? Or what about daisy chaining powered USB hubs or ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

Reader Jay wants to know how many USB “splitters” he can use with his desktop. The system has four USB ports in the back and two in the front; Jay says he’s already using one splitter, but needs two ...

For one reason or the other, the USB ports may stop working on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer, and you may notice that the Generic USB Hub device is missing or not showing in Device Manager – ...