Thunderbolt

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsSlim and compactFastCan charge multiple devices simultaneouslyCan connect up to six devices at onceOur VerdictSatechi’s Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub is just what you’d expect from a premium USB-C hub: it looks good, is well-built and performs impressively. The price is also very reasonable for everything you’re getting. Best Prices Today: Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub $199.99…

Ports! We just can’t get enough of them! That’s why whenever Apple decides to add a Thunderbolt port here, or an SD card slot there on its latest MacBooks and desktop computers, we hail it like it’s the second coming. It didn’t used to be this way! Our search for ever-thinner devices means something’s got to give, and there’s no making those ports any smaller.Thankfully, there are loads of docking stations designed to up the port count on our computers, and this Prime Day the absolute best one has got a discount: the…

At a glance Pros16 top-end ports2.5Gb EthernetSupports up to four displays (Windows)Dedicated HDMI & DisplayPorts96W PDConsVideo ports mean no downstream TB4 portsFew device-charging portsMacs limited to two displaysOur VerdictPacked with fast data-transfer ports and generous video options, this Thunderbolt 4 dock offers much if you want up to four external 4K displays at 60Hz but lacks powered USB and TB4 downsteam ports. This Thunderbolt 4 docking station from Satechi is aimed at users who want multiple…

Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock Satechi/ZDNETThe shift to thinner and lighter laptops and more streamlined desktop systems means fewer and fewer ports. And while most people are happy with a USB port they can use to connect the odd flash drive, there are some who want -- no, need -- more ports.A lot more. Also: Are smartphone thermal cameras sensitive enough to uncover PIN codes?If you're one of those people, Satechi has you covered with its new Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro DockZDNET RECOMMENDS Satechi…

It’s been a long time coming, but Apple finally has a 15-inch version of the classic MacBook Air. I say a long time because I recall covering rumors of a 15-inch Air more than 10 years ago. This time around, however, the rumors were correct – at its annual WWDC event in June, the 15-inch Air debuted alongside the Apple Vision Pro headset.Apple MacBook Air, 15-inchApple's newest MacBook Air adds a 15-inch screen, but keeps the same M2 chip as the 13-inch version. Apple MacBook Air, 15-inchApple's newest MacBook Air adds a…

Apple is finally ready to put down two of its venerable and well loved products: the old-school Thunderbolt display and the first generation of the iPad Air. It’s been a good and unusually long run, but soon users won’t be able to look to Apple for any fixes or repairs on the aging tech.The iPad Air with M1 Is the Tablet to BuyMacRumors reported Tuesday based on a leaked internal memo that, by the end of this month, both the Thunderbolt Display and the original iPad Air are being truly put out to pasture. Being declared…

Apple is set to host its annual developer conference, WWDC 2023 on June 5. At this event, the Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to make several announcements about its upcoming hardware and software developments. The company is also expected to launch its next iPhone series in September. The rumour mill related to the iPhone 15 lineup has already churned out several speculations about the upcoming smartphones. All the models in the iPhone 15 series are expected to come with Apple’s USB-C charging port. However, the…

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros11 fast ports120W built-in power supplyUpstream port at side2.5Gb EthernetConsHDMI means just two downstream TB4 portsFront USB-A port rated USB 2.0HeftyOur VerdictThe OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is a quality Thunderbolt 4 docking station that boasts 11 top-rated ports. While quite large and heavy, its integrated 120W power supply makes it the most portable fully featured Thunderbolt 4 docking station we’ve tested, and its 2.5Gb Ethernet offers support for super-fast network access and NAS…

Microsoft has remained diligently dedicated to its proprietary Surface Connect port over the years. But now, Microsoft is swapping out its proprietary Surface Connect port for a more conventional Thunderbolt 4 on the latest version of its Surface Dock, which the company announced on Tuesday. This is a first for Microsoft, which has used its proprietary Surface Connect port since 2014 starting with the Surface Pro 3. However, Microsoft said in its announcement blog post that Thunderbolt 4 support on the new…

, a $300 multi-purpose accessory that fulfills laptop and computer users' desires to connect to virtually any office-essential port -- so long as SD card slot, DisplayPort, and HDMI are not on that list.Also: Your MacBook Air needs this slim, lightweight hubThe 8-in-1 dock features two USB-A (3.1 Gen 2), two USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), one Ethernet (2.5Gbps), one 3.5mm audio jack, and one security lock (Kensington compatible) on the rear, and USB-A (3.1 Gen 2) and USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) ports on the front. That means users…