How Do I Upgrade My USB Hub?

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The HTG Guide to Upgrading Your Computer to USB 3.0 More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Mark Nigro | permalink
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Whether you’re sporting an older computer without a single USB 3.0 port or you’d like to expand and improve the roster of USB 3.0 ports on your newer computer, we’re here to help. Read on as we outline how to pack in all the USB goodness you crave with back, front, and case ports.

For further reading: http://www.howtogeek.com/199461/the-htg-guide-to-upgrading-your-computer-to-usb-3.0/ ^[1]

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The HTG Guide to Purchasing the Perfect USB Hub for Your Needs More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Mike Maloney | permalink
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Compared to the complexity of purchasing a new graphics card or swapping out your motherboard purchasing a USB hub is definitely a simple purchase; but that doesn’t mean you should just grab the first one off the shelf at your local electronics store. There is an enormous discrepancy between build quality, features, and even safety between the different models. Read on as we show you what you need to get the best results and find the hub that fits your needs.

For further reading: http://www.howtogeek.com/189801/the-htg-guide-to-purchasing-the-perfect-usb-hub-for-your-needs/ ^[2]

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Tips for solving problems with USB devices More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Rong Chen | permalink
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Learn about hubs, ports, and bandwidth, and find out what to do if your USB device isn't working properly.

For further reading: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/tips-for-solving-problems-with-usb-devices ^[3]

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Adding an external power supply to a cheap USB hub More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by writer suprjaaa | permalink
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One day I found myself in the need for a USB hub with an eternal power supply but when I went to a shop I verified they can be quite more expensive th...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-an-external-power-supply-to-a-cheap-USB-hub/ ^[4]

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Plugable USB 3.0 Hub Firmware Upgrades More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Mariana Crone | permalink
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For further reading: http://plugable.com/2013/01/29/via-usb-3-0-hub-firmware ^[5]

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The Best USB 3.0 Hubs More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Dave Pieplenbosch | permalink
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After 100 hours of research, testing, and consulting with electrical engineers, we determined that the $50 HooToo HT-UH010 seven-port hub is the best USB hub fo

For further reading: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-usb-hubs/ ^[6]

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Upgrade from USB 1.0 to USB 2.0 high-speed Hub? More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Elif Bakiler | permalink
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Infopackets Reader Jules E. writes: " Dear Dennis, I have a low-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection on my computer. Can you tell me if there is a way to convert this to a high-speed USB adapter, and is it possible to do so without replacing the existing unit? I have an external USB DVD drive and would like to burn at 8x and 16x speed, but my current hardware configuration prevents me from doing this. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. " My response:
For further reading: https://www.infopackets.com/news/778/upgrade-usb-10-usb-20-high-speed-hub ^[7]

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References & Citations

1. http://www.howtogeek.com/199461/the-htg-guide-to-upgrading-your-computer-to-usb-3.0/

2. http://www.howtogeek.com/189801/the-htg-guide-to-purchasing-the-perfect-usb-hub-for-your-needs/

3. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/tips-for-solving-problems-with-usb-devices

4. http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-an-external-power-supply-to-a-cheap-USB-hub/

5. http://plugable.com/2013/01/29/via-usb-3-0-hub-firmware

6. http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-usb-hubs/

7. https://www.infopackets.com/news/778/upgrade-usb-10-usb-20-high-speed-hub