This portable 4-port USB hub expands your laptop or desktop connectivity by adding four USB Type-A ports through a single USB Type-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. And, because it's USB bus-powered, you don't need to connect an external power adapter, which makes travel more convenient and workstations less cluttered. The portable USB-C hub easy to tuck into your laptop bag and only takes up a small amount of desk space when you connect it to your workstation. Plus, the Thunderbolt 3 to USB hub is bus powered, which means it draws power directly from the USB-C port on your computer. This makes it even more portable because there are fewer cables to carry with you when you travel, and it doesn't need an external power adapter. If you're looking to extend the life of your existing USB-A peripheral devices, then this USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C hub is the perfect solution. By converting a single USB-C port into four USB-A ports, you can continue to use all your existing USB 3.0 devices such as flash drives, external hard drives, and printers. This USB-C port expander is multi-platform compatible, which means it will work with a wide range of laptops. It also works with a range of operating systems such as Windows, Mac, Linux and Chrome OS. This USB-C hub adapter installs automatically once you connect it to your laptop, so you can be up and running in seconds. The USB-C to USB 3.0 hub is backed by a StarTech..WIDE OPERATING SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: USB-C to multiple USB-A adapter hub features driverless setup, & supports major operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, iPadOS, Chrome OS and Android. COMPACT & PORTABLE: A lightweight USB-C laptop hub with durable white plastic housing, 5.9 in (15 cm) attached host cable and small form factor [3.1 in (80 mm) x 1.6 in (41 mm) x 0.6 in (15 mm)]. SPEEDS UP TO 5Gbps: USB 3.0 SuperSpeed 5Gbps (USB 3.1 Gen 1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) shared with all downstream devices, supports thumb drives, data storage devices, keyboards, mice, web cams, headsets. 4-PORT USB-C HUB: Expand the connectivity of a USB-C laptop/PC by adding 4x USB-A ports; USB Bus Powered hub can power up to 15W (3A/5V shared w/ devices) drawn from host; Supports USB 2.0/1.1 devices.