A simple USB hub is one of the most practical tech accessories I've ever used

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.So many of the tech products and accessories we use need to be charged every day.My job requires me to use more gadgets than most people, but chances are you've had to choose between charging your phone or tablet before.Anker sent me one of their multi-port USB hubs to try a few months ago, and I haven't stopped using it since.The product itself is simple: You plug its power cable into the wall and yourcharging cables into the USB ports on its front. What I didn't realize was how convenient it would be to have an accessory that let me charge all of my devices at once.My phone doesn't die if I leave the office and spend the night out with friends, and the same is true for my headphones and Apple Watch. I could charge those gadgets through my computer's USB ports, but those are taken up by a flash drive and my AudioQuest Dragonfly DAC.MacBook and MacBook Pro users will also be happy to know that in addition to four standard USB ports, this hub includes a USB-C PD (power delivery) port. This lets you charge high-powered USB-C-equipped products at full speed, so you could pack Anker's power adapter instead of Apple's.Speaking of packing, I consider this hub to be a must-have travel accessory, since packing cables and one-port charging adapters can betedious. My tip is to coil your charging cables, keep them attached to Anker's hub, and put everything into its owngallon Ziploc bag. When you're at your destination, open theZiplock, plug in the hub, and charge all of your devices.I've charged dozens of gadgets with this hub and have never run into any problems. Each charged at full speed, even when multiple devices were plugged in simultaneously. I could only test the USB-C PD port with my Nintendo Switch, but it started charging immediately.Anyone who juggles between charging multiple devices, or is sick of having all of their outlets clogged with charging adapters, should start using Anker's hub instead. It will save you stress, keep all of your tech fully charged when you need it, and doesn'trequire a lot of effort to set up or maintain.Buy the Anker PowerPort+ 60W USB Wall Chargeron Amazon for $39.99DON'T MISS:50 must-have tech accessories under $50SEE ALSO:This company formed by former Google employees makes some of the best tech accessories you can buyJoin the conversation about this story
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