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StarTech.com USB 3.0 Docking Station with HDMI and DVI/VGA - Dual Monitor - Universal Laptop Dock - Mac and Windows Compatible (USB3SDOCKHDV)

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Given what the future holds for USB-C, it would be wise to start thinking about transitioning your company’s devices at some point. So, while both certainly remain very common in workplaces, USB-C and USB-A (3.0) ports are not the same. Of course, one of its most welcomed improvements actually has to do with its design. The smaller, rounder shape is similar in size to that of a micro USB-Connector. But unlike Micro USB and USB-A connectors, USB-C is reversible, allowing you to plug it into a device with ease each time you use it. This is a particularly valuable asset for shared-working environments and companies that utilize hoteling. While these arrangements can be great for budgets and often offer a number of other benefits, one major problem is the constant switching-out of devices. Some rely on USB 3.0. Others use USB-C. Cross-platform can refer to either software or hardware that is capable of running identically across different platforms. This kind of functionality has grown more and more popular as local-area networks have become increasingly adept at linking different types of machines together. Users need to be able to switch from one platform to a completely different one without having to convert their data into a different format.

While that’s not a problem in-and-of-itself, the fact that some rely on USB 3.0 and some utilize USB-C ports most likely does cause inconvenient, costly issues at times. That said, you don’t need to commence with a complete overhaul right away. Instead, come up with a budget-friendly strategy for replacing your laptops over time. For clarification purposes, crossover and cross-platform aren’t the same thing, though they are very similar. While it’s easy to argue that the USB-C ports are superior, there are still countless devices out there that rely on the 3.0 versions. Most companies can’t justify purchasing all new devices simply to catch up to the industry standard.

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