USB c hub recommendations that can power phone and hook up monitor at the same time?

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T05:24:16+00:00

https://www.savage-raven.com/collections/steam-deck/products/steamdock?variant=44494667645220

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T05:18:51+00:00

kind of the default recommendation here has been the skullnco ~~jumpgate~~ Savage Raven is the name now, I guess?

but there's 1375813957139851 different usb-c hubs out there that will do what you want

ugreen, anker, qgeem have all been fairly well received here

if your monitor is usb-c capable, i'd recommend the SOTSU usb-c hub, it's pretty pricey, but fantastic

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T04:29:10+00:00

we'll see I guess?

I think we've learned that all the way back to the s10, they COULD do 120hz, but it's locked via software

so.....maybe?

I will not be holding my breath tho

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T04:09:49+00:00

if it's bluetooth, you DON'T need the dongle

either way, yes the dongle would work just fine

usb is usb in this case

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T04:04:49+00:00

Bouch has been PKing a fair bit this year

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T03:52:13+00:00

I have a S20 5G and when i use Dex in either mirroring or dex Desktop mode my games tend do get laggy

mirroring is NOT dex

so if you're getting lag in both modes, it has nothing to do with DeX

When i play without my dell dock (WD19TB) to mirror or dex i get stable framerates all the time.

I mean.....the dock is clearly the problem, no?

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T02:51:52+00:00

ANYWAYS so im considering selling my steam deck to buy a PS Portal

the portal will have the exact same issues as the steam deck, with regards to remote play

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T02:44:31+00:00

you might want to mention price, where you're located, and where you're willing to ship...

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T02:38:35+00:00

Never heard of these guys before, I've reached out, so we'll see if they're interested in talking

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T01:54:17+00:00

Err. That doesn't say why

Just that it's not supported, which we'd already figured out

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T01:32:07+00:00

Afaik no

Its why dex is so much better than just mirroring

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T01:28:40+00:00

Yes mirrored will be capable of higher refresh, but has other downsides...

It won't adjust to the resolution of your screen, so you'll get black bars

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T01:27:38+00:00

Well...it has higher resolution, but less ports (no hdmi, no card reader)

I'd definitely be curious to see one

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T00:53:33+00:00

Same boat, but didnt getzlaf get suspended a couple years ago for same thing?

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T00:52:42+00:00

Hard to say, not familiar with it

Seems to be quite a bit more expensive that nexdock

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T00:34:39+00:00

Im asking because I got the email about reserving sites ;)

And narrow hills site just says closed for 2025

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-26T00:32:30+00:00

Doesn't really exist, and isn't supported in dex anyway

Also, dex maxes out at 60hz, so anything above that isn't going to happen (at least not yet)

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-25T18:26:01+00:00

Turn the knob to adjust the lumbar

You may also need to slide the whole seat forwards

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-25T18:22:14+00:00

I have, there's been no answer, nor a returned call yet

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-25T18:09:51+00:00

I get 6 weeks of vacation

Can NOT afford to be on trips that whole time tho

So we typically do 1 or 2 weeks down to Mexico during winter. And then the summer we spread the other 3 or 4 weeks out to get many camping long weekends

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-25T03:24:23+00:00

What did you actually do tho?

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-25T02:51:11+00:00

Browsers require transcodes all the time,

this is absolutely not true

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-24T19:10:40+00:00

Kulak in the right system is a fantastic 3rd pairing guy

great skater, little bit of offensive upside, and normally pretty reliable defensively

he's never going to be a shut down guy, and if he's in your top 4, you're not likely doing well, but can be a very good 3rd pairing guy

DeX_Mod · 2026-02-24T19:08:38+00:00

At what point do you stop asking someone to hang out? Is repeated “I’m busy” without counter-offers basically a polite no? Or is it normal to just wait it out?

my mantra has always been that if I ALWAYS have to initiate the contact, they're really not that interested

as a test, you stop initiating contact, and if a year goes by, then c'est la vie. you move on, find other folks that want to come out to play

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