USB hub

Device connection expander

A USB hub is a device that expands a single USB port into several, allowing multiple peripherals to connect to one computer port.

Hubs range from simple passive splitters to powered units that can charge devices: I need a USB hub—my laptop only has two ports.

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dongle · peripheral · connector · plug · plug and play · expansion · charger · charging station · power strip · power · data · data transfer · transfer · device · gadget · desktop · laptop · mouse

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connectivity architecture

USB hubdirect connection

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hub, hubs, USB

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G