Do students need a USB C hub?
If their laptop has USB C ports (most modern laptops do), then yes. A USB C hub adds HDMI output for connecting to projectors or monitors, USB A ports for flash drives and peripherals, and SD card readers for photography or design students. It is essentially a pocket sized docking station that makes any laptop more versatile. Budget hubs cover all the basics.
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