The best USB hubs offer four or more ports to expand the total usable space. Most are designed for data transfer and file syncing, but some will charge your devices. More capable USB hubs offer additional ports, such as USB-C or HDMI, and can be used to connect multiple devices.

This hub from Anker has ten ports, all of which are USB 3.0 and support data transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps. That means you can transfer data between devices in seconds or minutes instead of hours. Bright blue LEDs illuminate the ports on the top of the hub when it’s powered on, giving it an attractive, futuristic glow.

One of the ten ports provides fast charging at speeds of up to 2A, while the other nine provide 0.9A each. Integrated surge protection ensures that electrical problems don’t damage connected devices. Hot swapping is also possible, so you can connect and disconnect devices while connected to a computer without having to reboot or power it down.

The hub comes with a 2.6-foot USB 3.0 cable and a power adapter. It's easy to set up, easy to use, and has a minimal, yet attractive, design.