Docks are still scarce, as I said, and only two notebooks to my knowledge ship with a (non-integrated) Thunderbolt 5 controller, a version of the Razer Blade and the Maingear ML-17. Luck favored me.

5m. Behind the ports and cables is the device chipsets needed to drive the Thunderbolt 3 spec. The 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro use what is called an Alpine Ridge controller. This controller runs the ...

If you want to use the highest USB speed, it is best to use certified cables. However, they are often not clearly labeled.

Plugable is one of our favorite brands for docks, and this Plugable Thunderbolt 4 dock is down to $139.95 at Plugable.com, a solid 39 percent off its original $229.95 MSRP. While the listing still ...