This portable USB hub expands your laptop or desktop connectivity by adding four USB 2.0 (Type-A) ports through a single USB Type-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. And because its USB bus-powered you dont need to connect an external power adapter which makes travel more convenient and workstations less cluttered. Add USB ports virtually anywhere you go With its compact and lightweight construction this 4-port USB hub is designed for mobility. You can easily tuck it into your laptop bag when you’re traveling which makes it easy to expand your connection options almost anywhere you need to. Its perfect for connecting common USB devices such as a mouse keyboard or flash drive right when you need them. The hub takes up minimal desk space and fits perfectly in hot-desk or BYOD environments. Bus-powered design makes travel more convenient This versatile USB-C hub is bus-powered which means it draws its power directly from your computers USB-C port. This means there are fewer cables to carry with you when you travel because it doesnt need an external power adapter. Universally supported for easy installation This USB 2.0 hub will work with a wide range of computers because it requires no additional software or drivers. It installs automatically when you connect it to your laptop or desktop so you can be up and running quickly. It also works with a range of operating systems such as Windows macOS Linux and Chrome OS so its multi-platform compatible. The ST4200MINIC is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.