Re: USB Hub - Powered by Adapter -vs- via Laptop USB Port

From: Joe Hourclé <oneiros_at_nyob>
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2025 14:05:25 -0500
To: CODE4LIB_at_LISTS.CLIR.ORG
> On Feb 8, 2025, at 12:47 PM, charles meyer <reachmeplace_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> We give tse away but we do have patrons who bring in their own USB
> headphones _ need a USB port for the portable DVD Player + a port for
> external hard drive + ports for flash drives + port for other things.
> 
> The hub gives flexibility.
> 
> The question is powered by adapter or powered by laptop?

The issue is how much power all
of the devices need vs. how much the laptop USB port can push out.

When you exceed that level, you MUST use a USB hub with a separate power supply.

-Joe

(no affiliation)
Received on Sat Feb 08 2025 - 14:03:50 EST