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External hard drive (SSD/NVME) up to 1TB which can be connected to **two or more** operating computers simultaneously
Direct attach storage (DAS) can only connect to one computer at a time, but only requires a simple data connection like USB. Network attached storage (NAS) can connect to many computers at the same ...
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Why are there no USB-c to USB-c ethernet cables?
As all new devices must have USB-C, this cable is going to be the single most popular cable type in future.
Make sure it is also good for Thunderbolt [at least Thunderbolt 3], though both USB 4 & ...
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What kind of tablet device with android operating system would possibly support EXTERNAL DEVICES plugged with USB?
I'd try the Google Pixel Tablet - $399
First-party Android support
Not horribly expensive (although not cheap)
Included stand with charging/speaker (nice for a static office environment) that leaves ...
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USB-C Wireless transmitter and receiver for file transfer?
Your comment referencing a constant synchronization between the remote drive and your work files suggests that a software solution may serve your requirements. I use Allway Sync which supports network ...
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USB-C magnetic charging/data cables (or adapter-tips)? Heard there can be surprisingly complicated gotchas getting the right power/data capabilities?
I have not yet found an all purpose generic USB cable. There are so many variations to deal with.
The power source can have different pinout and capability depending on what they are supporting from ...
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How can I hook up my UMPC computer to a USB-C monitor while powering the device?
Use a USB-C hub like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B49QYYCX that is specified for USB-PD pass through. You will plug this dock directly into your PC and then plug display, keyboard, and power into ...
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External hard drive (SSD/NVME) up to 1TB which can be connected to **two or more** operating computers simultaneously
You can't do this directly.
You need a NAS.
You can buy a commercial one, or you can hook your drive to an SBC like a raspberry pi and run a NAS operating system on it.
Then it will be available to be ...
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Connect several computers to several monitors
t's depending on how the makers define their "KVM switch" can do.
Not everything with four wheels on it can be a real "car".
A lot of very cheap so call " KVM switches" ...
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What is the max USB cable type-A male to type-c male Volt/current/Wattage possible?
Charging is quite simple. It depends on the maximum current in Amperes(Amps) that the cable can carry. The maximum Amps that any USB charge cable needs to carry is 5 Amps (5A). As long as it can carry ...
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HDMI input to USB output converter
You cannot go from HDMI to USB. You can however, go from USB-A to USB-C with an adapter. This would allow you to use your dock.
Your laptop has a USB3 slot in the picture, so you will still get good ...
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