Historically, you’ve had two options to expand the port capabilities of your laptop: an inexpensive USB-C dongle or a more powerful, pricey Thunderbolt docking station. A third option is quietly ...

Forward-looking: You've probably heard of Thunderbolt and plain USB-C docking stations. But there's a third option that's been quietly gaining steam: docks using Synaptics' DisplayLink technology.

Why you should trust me: I’ve worked as a technology journalist for about 30 years, and at PCWorld for the last decade. I’ve tested dozens of USB-C hubs, Thunderbolt docks, and DisplayLink docking ...