Add four USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports to your laptop / desktop computer, using this portable USB hubThis USB Hub adds four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports to a USB-A enabled desktop or laptop computer. The USB Hub connects to a USB-A port on a computer, using the built-in 10.5in (27cm) host cable. The USB hub is backward compatible with USB 2.0 (480Mbps) devices, ensuring support for a wide range of modern and legacy USB peripherals (e.g., thumb drives, external HDDs/SSDs, HD cameras, mice, keyboards, webcams, and audio headsets).The USB hub is compact in size, facilitating portability when travelling.Portable and ruggedIf you're looking for portability, then this hub can help. Its compact and lightweight design makes it ideal for travel. Plus, with a built-in USB cable, you can tuck the versatile hub neatly into your travel bag, and avoid the nuisance of carrying around a separate power adapter.With a rugged aluminum housing, the hub offers dependable protection, so it's perfect for back-and-forth trips from home to office. Plus, the compact USB hub takes up minimal space on a desk, so you can use it in hot-desk or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments.Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools ApplicationDeveloped to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that is compatible with a wide variety of IT connectivity accessories. The applicable software for this product is the USB Event Monitoring Utility. Use this utility to track and log any connected USB devices.For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/connectivity-toolsThe StarTech.com Advantage