Municipal adapter services
Practical guides for the adapter-dependent modern citizen. Find the cable, hub, dock, charger, or tiny plastic object required to make your technology cooperate.
Popular departments
Practical hubs and docks for laptops that arrived with confidence instead of ports.
Department of Charging Affairs Charging and PowerWall chargers, laptop chargers, and power gear that keeps devices from quietly surrendering.
Cable Permits Office Cables and AdaptersThe wires, adapters, and converters required to make old and new hardware speak politely.
Portable Power Bureau Wireless Charging and Power BanksWireless pads, MagSafe stands, and battery packs for desks, bags, and travel days.
Dongle emergency
Your projector was manufactured during the Obama administration. Start with the hub guide and choose the few ports that actually matter.
Featured guides
A practical guide to Lightning, USB-C, long cables, short cables, and the cable you actually need for your iPhone.
Best Laptop and USB-C ChargersHow to choose a USB-C charger with enough power for laptops, tablets, phones, and travel.
Best USB-C Hubs for Most PeopleA practical guide to choosing a USB-C hub without accidentally buying nine ports you do not need.
Best Wireless ChargersWireless chargers for desks, nightstands, and travel bags that do not turn charging into a furniture project.
How to Connect a Laptop to Two MonitorsA practical guide to docks, hubs, Thunderbolt, DisplayLink, and the details that decide whether two monitors will actually work.
Current recommendations
USB-C District
Best USB-C hub for most people
A practical 11-in-1 USB-C hub with HDMI, Ethernet, USB-A, card readers, and charging passthrough.
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Best compact multiport hub
A compact everyday USB-C hub for HDMI, USB-A accessories, SD cards, and laptop charging.
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Best desk wireless charger
A Qi2 magnetic stand that keeps the phone visible and charging without occupying half the desk.
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Best laptop charger for most people
A 65W GaN charger for laptops, tablets, phones, and travel bags that should not contain three bricks.
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Best high-capacity power bank
A laptop-capable power bank for long travel days, outlets that are already occupied, and battery anxiety.
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Best iPhone cable for older Lightning devices
A USB-C to Lightning cable for older iPhones and iPads used with newer USB-C chargers.
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