
Anyone connecting industrial or legacy serial equipment to a modern PC will appreciate the photoelectric isolation, which protects your computer's USB port from voltage spikes and ground loop damage coming through the RS232 line. Buy Now at Newegg
- Photoelectric isolation for signal protection
- No external power supply required
- USB 2.0 to RS-232 conversion
- Standard DB9 pin interface
- Model: HXSP-2108ZG

Streaming a game console or dubbing old camcorder tapes onto your computer gets a lot simpler with this adapter, since it converts HDMI straight into a USB feed your recording software can read. Buy Now at Newegg
- 4K video capture
- 1080p recording resolution
- HDMI interface for streaming
- USB 2.0 connectivity
- Compact 5V power design

Sharing a keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals between two computers becomes simple with a single button press instead of unplugging and replugging cables, which is handy for anyone running a work and personal setup on the same desk. Buy Now at Newegg
- Share 4 USB devices between 2 computers
- USB 3.0 data transfer speeds
- Switch devices via button selector
- Includes two USB cables and micro USB power cable
- Compatible with printers scanners mice and keyboards

Sharing one set of monitor, keyboard, and mouse between two computers, this switch is a solid pick for anyone tight on desk space who's tired of unplugging cables to swap setups. The 4-port USB 3.0 design also means you get fast data transfer speeds for peripherals like external drives without sacrificing convenience. Buy Now at Newegg
- Switch between two computers using one peripheral set
- Integrated KVM switch for seamless device control
- Four USB ports for multiple device connectivity
- High-speed USB 3.0 data transfer support
- Compatible with keyboards, mice, and other USB devices

Handy for a shared workspace setup where two computers need to take turns using the same keyboard, mouse, or printer without unplugging and replugging cables constantly. Buy Now at Newegg
- Share 4 USB devices between 2 computers
- One-button peripheral swapping
- Includes 2 USB A to A cables
- Compatible with mice, keyboards, scanners, and printers
- Plug-and-play USB 2.0 connectivity

Handy for anyone running two computers at one desk who wants to share USB peripherals like a keyboard, mouse, or external drive without unplugging and replugging cables constantly. Buy Now at Newegg
- Share 4 USB devices between 2 computers
- USB 3.0 high-speed data transfer
- Compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Includes 2 USB cables for plug-and-play
- Switch peripherals between PCs with single button

This capture card lets you pull video from VHS tapes, camcorders, or other analog sources into digital files on your computer, useful if you're digitizing old home movies before the tapes degrade further. Newegg has it for $10 off the $50 list price. Buy Now at Newegg
- Convert VHS to digital at 1080p 30Hz
- Supports Mac, iPad, Android, and Windows
- Captures high-quality H.264 video
- Compatible with various audio formats
- Model: DIGITNOW Pro+

Laptop users stuck with a single USB-C port will get the most out of this hub, since it covers HDMI output, wired ethernet, card reading, and pass-through charging all from one connection point. It's a practical fix for anyone tired of swapping dongles for different tasks throughout the day. Buy Now at Newegg
- 8-in-1 connectivity with Type-C splitter
- 4K video output support
- RJ45 100Mbps Ethernet port
- SD and TF card reader slots
- 87W USB-C PD fast charging

Handy for anyone building or upgrading a desktop who has a motherboard's internal USB 3.0 header going unused, letting you route it to a proper dual-port bracket on the back of your case instead. Buy Now at Newegg
- Adds two high-speed USB 3.0 ports
- 5Gbps data transfer speeds
- Connects directly to motherboard 20-pin header
- Includes rear PCI bracket for secure mounting
- 1.64ft cable length for flexible placement

Anyone juggling multiple monitors on a laptop will find this useful, since it drives up to four 4K displays through one USB-C cable while also delivering 100W of power to keep your laptop charged. Buy Now at Newegg
- Quad 4K display support
- 100W USB-C device charging
- Integrated Bluetooth speaker
- Built-in microphone for conferencing
- Five-hour wireless playback

Anyone juggling a laptop and desktop with a single set of USB-C peripherals will find this useful for switching between the two without unplugging cables every time. It's a simple fix for cluttered setups where monitor, keyboard, or dock connections need to move between machines throughout the day. Buy Now at Newegg
- 8K at 60Hz high-resolution display output
- Bi-directional 2-in-1-out or 1-in-2-out switching
- Fast 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen2 data transfer speeds
- 100W Power Delivery charging support
- Bi-directional Type-C switcher and splitter

Handy for anyone with an older desktop case lacking front-facing USB 3.0 ports, since it mounts right into a spare 5.25-inch bay and connects to your motherboard's internal header for easier access to fast ports without swapping the whole case. Buy Now at Newegg
- USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity
- HD Audio support
- 5.25 inch front panel bay installation

A handy add-on for desktop builds where your USB ports are buried in the back or you've run out entirely, since it mounts right into an open drive bay for easy front access. Buy Now at Newegg
- 2x USB 3.1 ports
- 4x USB 3.0 ports
- 5Gbps high-speed data transfer
- 5.25-inch front optical bay mount
- Plug-and-play internal computer connection

This front panel hub adds accessible USB 3.0 ports right to your desktop's drive bay, saving you from crawling behind the tower every time you need to plug something in. Anyone with a case that has a spare 5.25-inch slot and USB-hungry peripherals will get the most use out of it. Buy Now at Newegg
- Adds 8 USB 3.0 ports to 5.25-inch drive bay
- Front panel access for easy peripheral connectivity
- Supports high-speed data transfer via 19-pin header
- Installs directly into computer case CD-ROM drive bay

Working from a laptop at a desk gets a lot easier when you can connect to monitors, ethernet, and peripherals through one dock instead of juggling cables each time you sit down, and this one works with both USB-C and USB-A laptops so it's not tied to a single machine. It's a solid pick for anyone splitting time between a laptop and a proper desk setup, especially if your household has a mix of newer and older devices. Buy Now at Newegg
- 4K resolution support
- USB-C and USB-A universal docking
- 90W power delivery
- Bluetooth speaker with built-in microphone
- 5-hour speaker playback

Update: The price has changed to $42.53 since this was originally published.
Traveling with different monitor setups gets simpler with this adapter, since it covers HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, VGA, and DVI without needing separate dongles for each. It's a practical pick for anyone who connects a laptop to unpredictable displays at work, client sites, or conference rooms. Buy Now at Amazon
- 4-in-1 USB-C to HDMI, mDP, VGA, DVI adapter
- Supports 4K resolution at 60Hz via mini DisplayPort
- Durable aluminum enclosure with integrated cable storage
- Plug-and-play setup requiring no software drivers
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS

Handy if your case has more front-panel USB ports than your motherboard has headers to support them, letting you split one internal 9-pin connection into four usable ports. Buy Now at Newegg
- Expand one 9-pin motherboard header to four ports
- Connect multiple internal USB devices to one motherboard header
- Stable power delivery via integrated Molex connector
- Includes 1.64ft internal 9-pin extension cable
- Compact internal USB 2.0 header splitter

Handy for pulling data off an old laptop or desktop drive without buying an enclosure, since it lets you plug a bare SATA drive straight into a USB port. Worth keeping in a drawer if you deal with hard drive swaps, upgrades, or recoveries on a regular basis. Buy Now at Newegg
- USB 3.0 speeds up to 5Gbps
- Compatible with 2.5-inch SATA SSDs and HDDs
- Plug-and-play tool-free design
- Portable external data transfer converter
- Model: USB3S2SAT3CB

Anyone working off a laptop with two monitors will appreciate this dock, since it turns a single USB-C port into full dual-display, USB, and networking connections without a mess of separate adapters. Buy Now at Newegg
- Dual display support
- 1080p resolution
- 85W power delivery
- Integrated USB hub
- Model: U442-DOCK-BT

This setup suits anyone needing to run a network connection well beyond a router's reach, since it pushes USB and network access up to 50 meters through a single cable while still giving you four ports to plug devices into at the far end. Buy Now at Newegg
- Extend USB 2.0 signals up to 50M via Ethernet
- Connect four USB peripherals simultaneously
- Compatible with webcams, printers, keyboards, and mice
- Reliable Cat5e/6 cable transmission
- Includes power adapter for stable device performance