As any readers with a MacBook know, there?s always a constant struggle when it comes to getting all your devices sufficiently connected. Since there are only a limited number of USB C ports (particularly if you've got a non-Pro MacBook), most folks are resigned to either hot swap them out as needed or pick up a USC C hub, which can be pretty pricey- Particularly for a decent one.
If you?re in the market for one of those hubs, Amazon?s Gold Deal for Today has a pretty hot price on a three port charging/data hub from Anker. Not only do you get three USB 3.0 slots from one USB-C, the hub also throws in an Ethernet connection in case you want to do a hard wire connection for your laptop. Unfortunately, this particular hub doesn?t do USB-C power pass-through for your MacBook (so you can't use the same USB-C port to charge while using this hub) but it?s still a great find if you have multiple iPhones/iPads and other random devices that you need plugged in.
The USB plight applies to more than just laptops of course, I?ve installed USB cards and a motherboard that has as many USB slots that I could find and I still find myself on the verge of needing more. That?s why I?m pretty happy with this next Gold Box item, which is a 10-Port Anker data hub that also has 60W of total charging. So, not only do I get an awesome hub that charges fairly fast, but each one of those USB slots are active connections so I can connect things like my mouse, keyboard and myriad of other devices that my...