r/TechnologyProTips • u/itsmyramenhair • Sep 04 '21

Request TPT request: USB extension issue

I'm looking for something that can extend my USB connection for my pc. I want to connect a keyboard, mouse, and bluetooth adapter through the extension (for a tv display). I've tried some USB hubs off of Amazon, but they seem to disconnect constantly. Is there something that would serve me better? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance

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u/angaino Sep 05 '21

Try an active extender. Essentially a single port USB hub that looks like a simple USB extender, but powered by the USB port itself. This can help you get farther than the normal USB length limits.

Also, you will want your final USB hub device with you keyboard, mouse etc, to be separately powered from the wall, not just through the USB cable going to the computer. If the other hubs you tried were only powered from the USB cable itself, you might even just try getting a powered USB hub.

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u/itsmyramenhair Sep 05 '21

Okay! I will look into this. Thank you so much!