This simple tech accessory will make your computer a lot more useful

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AmazonWe may live in a wireless world, but you still probably plug a handful of accessories into your computer with a cable.

Wireless connections might be more convenient, however they still have a long way to go before they can match the consistency of a wired one.

But whether you're using a laptop or a desktop, you may run into some trouble when the time comes to plug in a necessary accessory.

On desktops, most USB ports are inconveniently located on the back of the computer. Many laptops, on the other hand, only have one or two USB ports to begin with.

There are many USB hubs that can solve these problems, but Cateck's option sits at the sweet spot between form, function, and price.

While taking up only one of your computer's USB ports, this hub offers you four USB ports, an SD card slot, and a Micro SD card slot. In some cases this might actually give you functionality that your computer wasn't equipped with originally.

If the accessories you're using require a lot of power, you have the option of plugging this hub into an outlet; otherwise you can rely on the power it draws from your computer.

I've used USB hubs for years, but I'm impressed with the small size and clean look of Cateck's option. Instead of having USB ports that are haphazardly arranged, everything on this hub is neatly organized. The Apple-inspired aluminum finish will also stand out on any desk — in a good way.

As a person who has spent hours of his life searching the back of a computer for a place to plug in a new gadget, it's hard to beat this hub's sheer convenience. If you're regularly frustrated with the location of your computer's USB ports, or its lack of ports in general, this hub can solve your problem once and for all.