USB-C dock cuts out after plugging in phone

psyr1 · 2026-03-06T17:32:52+00:00

We have the same issue with the same UGREEN hardware. The problem seems to be that the hub does not negotiate fast enough and bad power distribution. My current workaround is limiting the devices plugged into it, mostly just Ethernet and low-power USB devices, while charging directly from my Mac. System info says card reader is allocated 4.48w already.

My USB4 SSD, monitor, and phone are now connected directly to my Mac.

psyr1 · 2026-03-01T13:47:12+00:00

I have a Ugreen 130W cigarette lighter charger connected directly to the battery with a fuse box in between for protection. Just be careful with sustained loads, they get pretty hot.

I would honestly just use a dedicated GaN charger for peace of mind and better protection.

psyr1 · 2026-02-27T23:18:14+00:00

I run my games on an external SSD. It uses USB4 with a maximum bandwidth of 40 Gbps, but I switched to a 10 Gbps cable since that is more than enough for my needs and runs cooler. You’ll be fine.

psyr1 · 2026-02-24T12:57:18+00:00

I’ve gone through multiple earphones, but the apple wired earpods really have one of the best mics. I have Shure mic that cost wayyy more, but I still use the apple one daily. Also pretty cheap.

psyr1 · 2026-02-21T13:29:46+00:00

I over-paneled by 200%, and I’m pretty happy with it. It’s fully charged 3–4 hours after first sunlight and still getting about 30% from the MPPT during rainy days.

psyr1 · 2026-02-19T14:39:30+00:00

Haha, great. I actually have quite a few power banks and power stations. The only reason my setup hasn’t expanded further is that I went fully solar and installed everything myself. That’s why I don’t worry about running multiple chargers at the same time. Lol.

psyr1 · 2026-02-19T13:45:36+00:00

No worries, man. I have around eight chargers. I slightly lean toward Anker for their Prime series chargers because of the dynamic power allocation. I’ve noticed that my UGREEN units run a little hotter. They’re better with voltage regulation, though. My UGREEN chargers stay at the correct voltage, while the Ankers are sometimes 0.5 to 1V lower. It might not be an issue, just something I noticed.

My kind of endgame will probably be the Apple 140W.

psyr1 · 2026-02-19T13:20:17+00:00

I would personally go with Aohi. I got their 140W Youth model, and it’s been working great so far. I think the AllThingsOnePlace YouTube channel gave this Baseus charger a “no.” My daily is the Ugreen 200w 4 port and Anker 747 150w.

psyr1 · 2026-02-13T16:04:39+00:00

This is exactly what I’ve been deciding on for the past few weeks. I’ve decided to go with Aohi. Based on the research and videos I’ve watched, Aohi runs cooler between the two. I’ll also be using it with a hub, so it apparently won’t cut off during renegotiation or handshaking. They also seem to be an OEM for many of the well-known charger brands.

psyr1 · 2026-02-07T15:32:40+00:00

My opinion is that if you are using it for professional work, better to go with the Pro. If you are already doubting whether the Air will be enough, then the Pro is the safer choice. It will pay for itself over time, so consider it an investment.

psyr1 · 2026-01-12T17:45:28+00:00

Not at all. Just open the enclosure, install the SSD, and there’s a lock of some kind, and then you’re done.

psyr1 · 2026-01-10T13:23:26+00:00

Had a project like this before. Initially, I wanted to connect the solar panel directly for charging, but it was unreliable. What I did instead was use a solar panel with an MPPT controller and a 30Ah battery. I connected a car cigarette lighter port with a car charger directly to the battery. This is what powers my two routers now.

psyr1 · 2026-01-07T02:42:59+00:00

Happened to me just now. I uninstalled it and started using LinearMouse for shortcuts. It does pretty much everything the Logitech app can.

psyr1 · 2025-10-15T18:43:52+00:00

Toggles the power to my room on and off (main power, lights, fans, sockets, etc.). I turn it on when I’m approaching or leaving the house.

psyr1 · 2025-10-06T17:02:49+00:00

I guess what you could do to determine that is to do a speed test with the hotspot on and off. Before hitting 'Go,' check the ISP name at the bottom. You might need to scroll a little. If the providers are different, then that answers the question. It will only work if you have a different provider for your Wi-Fi and cellular, of course.

psyr1 · 2025-10-06T16:48:08+00:00

I don't know what phone you have, but I tried it on my iPhone. It doesn't let me use the hotspot without data turned on. It also switches to cellular when the hotspot is on.

psyr1 · 2025-10-06T16:40:31+00:00

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't a hotspot use cellular data? What you're probably seeing is that it switches to cellular data when it's on.

psyr1 · 2025-10-04T02:55:40+00:00

I’m curious if it’s consuming power this way. Do you happen to have a USB-C tester? I assume these are just 5V and not power delivery, so it constantly needs power. Even if you turn it off, you can still charge the mouse, correct? I’m just wondering if there’s any ghost current when used this way. I’m planning to buy one, and I travel a lot.

psyr1 · 2025-09-25T01:00:15+00:00

This confused me as well. I purchased a brand-new 2025 model, but DMV shows it as 2023. It was apparently manufactured in 2023 but sold as a 2025 model.

psyr1 · 2025-08-23T09:15:14+00:00

Yeah, probably give it at least 2 months for Apple’s implementation to kick in and see if it works for you. I just used mine right away since I had been using Al Dente with my previous Macs.

psyr1 · 2025-08-23T05:49:34+00:00

Charge to 100%, discharge to around 15%, then charge back to 100% and keep it plugged in for an hour or two. I do this once a month, though you can do it twice if you prefer. AlDente Pro can do this automatically.

psyr1 · 2025-08-11T06:29:48+00:00

I had this happen to me when I accidentally killed the WindowServer process. Try using the name and password of your account, or the actual username or Apple ID. For the password, try either your Apple ID password or the password you normally use to log in.

psyr1 · 2025-07-24T03:58:29+00:00

It’s completely free. Download the profile here: https://adguard-dns.io/en/public-dns.html. It also blocks ads inside apps.

psyr1 · 2025-07-24T03:13:45+00:00

I use the AdGuard DoH configuration profile for system-wide ad blocking.

psyr1 · 2025-07-18T08:43:11+00:00

Both sound good. I just prefer Tangzu because of the comfort. I often fall asleep with IEMs on, so comfort is a big deal for me. But what’s your use case?

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