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Cheap USB 3.0 hub

I would recommend the Anker 10-port USB hub. It's a little bit on the expensive side, as it is normally listed for just under $80, but there is a sale on Amazon that has it listed for $33. Here are ...
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USB "hub" with many inputs

I think you are probably using the wrong terms here. You seem to want basically a USB extension, cables, but with the ends that look nice. What you may be looking for would be something like a USB ...
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USB "hub" with many inputs

There are zero products of your specification. I suggest that you purchase multiple extension cables and group them together and simply use them. I don't think you will ever reach out to the rear end ...
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Powered USB3 hub

If a good USB Hub with more than 4 ports is what you are looking for then you should check out Anker USB Hubs like this one https://www.anker.com/products/A7513141 It's a 7 port Aluminum hub, USB 3....
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Is there, or could anyone make a tiny 1 to 2 USB-C "splitter" hub that only contains a female USB-C-PD port and a female USB-C data port?

These small splitters should be avoided at all costs. As Benson Leung's post explains There are no active components inside. It bridges many pins (power, data, gnd, cc) among the three USB-C ...
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Multi-port, 100W @ 5A, USB-C charger

Nothing with more than 2 ports exists as far as I know. (2017-07) Even the chips to make it are limited to 2 ports as far as I can tell. Wanted this for a while myself for a group of pixels and other ...
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USB3 Hub with Individual Toggles (Switches) for each Port

My favourite by far is the mbeat 7 port hub. 4xUSB_3.0 + 3xUSB_2.0 - actually the USB 2's are really handy for incompatible Logitech gear. Individual switches Dull LEDs on the top that can be covered....
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USB "hub" with many inputs

Obviously you will have additional USB 2.0 headers on your motherboard, so I'll assume you need USB 3.0 ports. A cable that is an extension and comes from the back to front is not that elegant, it'll ...
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Externally Powered USB Active Repeater

The Cable Matters 10 Meter(33ft) USB 3.0 Active Extension Cable is what you're looking for. It doesn't come with a power adapter, but unlike most USB repeaters, it can be used with one. I've read ...
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Externally Powered USB Active Repeater

I would suggest a $9.95 Dynex DXHUB23 4-Port USB Hub. Failing that, you could employ a USB 2.0 active repeater cable. These abound aplenty, just have a search on google. For example, for $14.95, on ...
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USB 3.1 Gen 2 hub for 2016 MacBook Pro

I don't think there are any devices that can use USB3.1gen2 potential, so if USB3.1gen1 is OK for you, you should take a look at Dell D6000 docking station: http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-...
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USB-C Connection (Hub) with power to both sides

The Arc Hub can supposedly do this, but it's expensive, as such hubs are still relatively new.
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3.5mm Audio extension

6) How about a 3.5mm male-3.5mm female four pole TRRS (tip-ring-ring-sleeve) extension cord? The four pole is needed since it's a headset, not just headphones (which only need three pole, tip-ring-...
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Hub with USB-A uplink and USB-C ports

Technical reason: A USB-C device must be driven by a USB-C 'uplink' port in the PC. Since your PC does not have a USB-C port, no USB-C device can connect. Therefore, I'd suggest adding a USB-C card ...
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USB-C Hub (4+ USB-C ports) for desktop

I found the answer on Stack Exchange’s “Super User” fourm. This is taken directly from the post in “Super User”, ‘The chips don’t exist currently’. It is possible for this to be a thing, but USB-C is ...
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Are there USB hubs that connect to an Ethernet port?

If you are using Linux there is something called USB over IP. There are is even a tutorial on setting it up on Raspberry Pi. So grab a 30$ single board computer and you are done. There was some ...
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Do any USB-C hubs include 4-10 USB-C ports with same capabilities as original port?

Shortly: NO. Long: it gets really complicated, for sure there are bandwidth limitations and a hub will always be limited. If you also introduce external display support, you should be aware that ...
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Where can I buy a multi input splitter box for two computers?

It is called a Kvm switch. Wikipedia has an page about it. A KVM switch (with KVM being an abbreviation for "keyboard, video and mouse") is a hardware device that allows a user to control ...
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What budget usb-hub with external power supply would can be used with external HDD?

Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra-Slim Portable Data Hub with 12W Power Adapter - $16.99 Based on the fact that your HDD is intended to work with simply a single USB 2.0 port, I'm going to assume that it's ...
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Trying to find a USB-C to ~4x USB-A hub that is fully powered from upstream power delivery

A new HUB: Here is a USB-C hub with 4x USB-A. Because it does not have other features, (such as video) it will require less power itself and therefore allow more power to flow to your devices. It ...
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USB-C hub with USB-C ports

As of 1H 2021 no cheap USB hubs exist which would pass the DisplayPort signal. Some hubs are the same as old USB hubs, they take USB signals and emit USB signals and do nothing else. This time, they ...
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Is there a USB-C hub for USB-C power input and USB-C display output?

EDIT 7/5/2020: It has been brought to my attention that this device only supports audio. I think a device like this 'Twinkk USB C Splitter' is what you're looking for. It costs $15.99 and allows you ...
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Is there, or could anyone make a tiny 1 to 2 USB-C "splitter" hub that only contains a female USB-C-PD port and a female USB-C data port?

Well let me be the one to answer my own question. I found a working adapter! It allows to pd charge my phone and have a USB c port left for other peripherals. This adapter https://nl.aliexpress.com/...
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USB-C hub to turn 1 USB-C port into 2/3

I believe a standard USB-C splitter would do the job, no?
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Can anyone recommend a reliable multiport USB-C Hub?

Here is one from Lenovo; it is also cheaper than the options you included. If you are willing to drop the audio requirement, you can get it even cheaper (without VGA). I hope Lenovo is a reliable ...
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Small, portable USB-C monitor with hub?

Elecrow AUS50024E (1920x1080 or 2560x1600 HDR, 10.1") they have a big selection, visit their website. They make no mention of this working with Dex but do say: Works perfectly for PS3, PS4, WiiU, ...
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USB hub with standalone charging support

Wavlink 7-Port USB 3.0 Superspeed Hub with 48W Power Adapter €25,99 I've had a pretty good experience with Wavlink products in the past. They seem to be good at delivering a premium look and feel ...
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USB3 hub that can handle 2 external hard drives simultaneously

I was originally thinking of recommending you a wall plugged USB hub, however; it seems you already went that route and the hubs were unable to negotiate the power necessary for reliability. Because ...
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Ethernet switch and usb-hub in one device

have a look at the http://www.targus.com/us/universal-usb-3_0-dv-docking-station-acp70usz I think you are looking for port replicator or docking station. It is useful for laptops/tablets but for ...
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USB 3.1 Gen 2 hub for 2016 MacBook Pro

https://www.lindy.co.uk/usb-thunderbolt-c4/4-port-usb-3-1-gen-2-type-c-hub-p11211 Provides 4 USB 3.1 Gen 2 SuperSpeed+ ports with data rates up to 10Gbps Allows connection of 2 Type A and 2 Type C ...
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