Source: The sample for this review was provided by Satechi. It’s earned a coveted spot in my EDTG (Every Day Tech Gear) collection. The Satechi USB-C Pro Hub Slim is so much easier and more convenient to use. One writer on here with the rather splendid identity LonnieFoodikov suggested it the Apple USB adapter was a headphone only device and didn’t know what to do about the microphone signal on three ring 3.5mm audio jacks and then suggested using a two-ringed headphone only cable into the adapter because that had worked for them. After years of Apple’s USB-C experiments, the past few months have seen a decisive victory for the concept of being able to plug things into your computer without a. Before that, I had to plug in a USB-C dongle with a USB-A port so I could then use a USB-A SD card reader. I’ve been using it quite a bit as a card reader since I started using a Sony ZV-E10 camera to record the video podcasts for The Gadgeteer YouTube channel. It’s simple to use and provides all the ports most people will want or need. Nonda claims to have engineered the world's smallest USB-C-to-USB adapter.

I think that the Satechi USB-C Pro Hub Slim is the perfect addition to any MacBook owner’s less-dongles-more-ports lifestyle. The ESR 2-in-1 splits your USB-C port into a PD-compatible USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack, so you can fast-charge your device and listen to music or. It currently sells for 18.45, still less than the price of a single Apple adapter. Gives you all the ports you will probably need.The only slight “issue” is that you’ll need to hold the hub when you’re removing cables as you might accidentally pull the hub out of the laptop. I tested the Satechi USB-C Pro Hub Slim with my 13-inch MBP along with a variety of SD cards, microSD cards, USB memory sticks, a USB hard drive, a monitor, and a USB webcam. 2Pack Apple Dongle Lightning to 3.5mm Jack Converter Braided Audio Aux Cord Earbuds Splitter Adaptor Compatible with iPhone 14.

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