More like Thunderbolt than USB-C, USB4 can be either 20Gbps or 40Gbps ... although it costs a fair amount more. The Satechi Dual Dock Stand, reviewed below, is a cheaper non-Thunderbolt option ...

The Synopsys USB4 IP solution is based on the USB4 specification from the USB Implementer Forum (USB-IF). The USB4 IP offering includes device router, controllers, PHYs with support for the ... Rambus ...

External USB/Thunderbolt drives (aka direct-attached storage, or DAS) are a super-convenient way to quickly back up your important files, as well as store any data that you don’t need on your ...

Thunderbolt 4 hubs limit all USB4 performance to a maximum of 3GB/s and halve Thunderbolt 3 write speeds. Furthermore, Thunderbolt 5 docks further limit write speeds, with disastrous results if ...

It’s no secret that, here at MacStories, we like to experiment with different hardware and apps in the constant pursuit of more portable setups, more customizable apps, or more powerful workflows. And ...

Another week and it’s another product announcement from Satechi. This time, the launch is for Satechi’s new Dual Dock Stand, a docking station featuring an enclosure for an SSD. The new dock ...

The Satechi Triple 4K Display Docking Station offers an elegant solution for limiting a single display on laptops like Apple’s MacBook M1/M2 models, including the new 15-inch MacBook Air ...

A great docking station for laptops is now a must-have accessory, providing high-speed I/O access for mice, keyboards, external drives, and more. The industry is transitioning away from ...

USB4, like Thunderbolt, boasts 40Gbps bandwidth, although note that there is also a 20Gbps version to look out for. From an Apple user perspective, Thunderbolt 3 and 4 are very similar.