Category Archives: Windows

Plugable TBT3-UD1-83 Thunderbolt™ 3 Docking Station (Single HDMI or DisplayPort Display, No Host Charging)

By Mac, Thunderbolt 3, USBC-DP, USBC-HDMI-CABLE, USBC-VGA-CABLE, Windows, ,

Watch the Product Video Quick Links Product Description System Requirements Compatibility Details Compatible Systems Unsupported Systems Box Contents Summary TBT3-UD1-83 Specific FAQ General Thunderbolt 3 FAQ Video Demonstration Installing & “Authenticating” dock on Windows and Mac Support Product Description Plugable’s TBT3-UD1-83 Thunderbolt™ 3 Single Display Docking Station offers high-performance expansion of your Thunderbolt 3-enabled Mac […]

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Using PlugDebug to Troubleshoot USB-BT4LE Bluetooth Adapter Issues

By Bluetooth, USB-BT4LE, Windows

The Plugable Bluetooth adapter, electronically speaking, is a relatively simple device. It’s basically a radio that forwards information back and forth between your computer and your Bluetooth peripheral devices. All the magic and complexity in Bluetooth is in the software—the drivers for the adapter, layers of Bluetooth and USB support software in the computer, and […]

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Bluetooth® Changes In Windows 10 Creators Update

By 8 commentsAudio, Bluetooth, Bluetooth, News, USB-BT4LE, Windows 10

This month Microsoft released the Creators Update to Windows 10. Among its many changes, it offers a few updates to how Bluetooth functions in Windows, as well as two new Bluetooth features. In this article, we’ll quickly go over the highlights so you can make the most of your Plugable Bluetooth adapter. New Bluetooth Interface […]

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Plugable USB 3.1 Gen 2 SATA 2.5″ Portable Drive Enclosure

By Linux, Mac, Storage, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, USBC-SATA-E, Windows

How To: Set up a New Hard Drive or SSD How To: Recover Existing Hard Drive or SSD Data Product Description Learn more The Plugable USBC-SATA-E USB 3.1 Gen 2 SATA 2.5″ Portable Drive Enclosure turns 2.5″ internal SSDs and HDDs into a portable external drive with a rugged black airbrushed aluminum case. It offers the […]

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Successfully Pairing and Connecting Your Bluetooth Audio Device in Windows

By 59 commentsBluetooth, BT-HSFLEX, News, USB-BT4LE, Using, Windows,

Connecting Bluetooth devices can be a pain! While resolving thousands of Bluetooth issues here at Plugable, we’ve learned that the problem is often something going wrong in the pairing process. As we’ve helped customers with these issues, we’ve developed a step-by-step procedure that should work in any situation where a device isn’t pairing properly. We’ve […]

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Bluetooth® Wireless Flexible Neckband Headset

By Android, Audio, Bluetooth, Bluetooth, Mac, Windows

Learn more The Plugable Bluetooth Collar Headset delivers excellent sound quality and a wealth of features in a compact, comfortable package. Enjoy listening to your favorite music, podcasts, or audiobooks from your mobile device with Bluetooth wireless technology while traveling, commuting, or engaging in any range of active tasks. With a built-in Mic, HD voice […]

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PC Gamers Rejoice — Bluetooth Added to Xbox One S Controller for Windows 10

By 2 commentsBluetooth, Bluetooth, BT-HS40B, News, Windows 10,

When Microsoft recently released the new Xbox One S, their slimmed-down version of the Xbox One, there were a couple important updates for PC gamers as well. The biggest change from a Plugable point-of-view was the addition of Bluetooth connectivity to the Xbox One S controller! For quite some time Xbox 360 and Xbox One […]

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Serious Computing Anywhere with Plugable’s Bluetooth Keyboards and Mouse

By 2 commentsAndroid, Bluetooth, BT-KEY3, BT-KEY3XL, BT-MOUSE3, News, Using, Windows,

These days, when a typical smartphone or tablet packs more computing power than a five-year-old desktop, lugging around a laptop to work on the road just seems wrong. But stabbing at an on-screen keyboard and navigating text or spreadsheets without a mouse is frustrating and agonizingly slow. What if you could bring along a compact, […]

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Windows 10 Anniversary Update and Plugable Docking stations and USB Video adapters

By 40 commentsDisplay, News, Windows 10, , ,

Summary: Windows 10 Anniversary Update includes native support for DisplayLink technology and will automatically install the proper DisplayLink drivers for most users. If this process does not proceed as expected, drivers can be manually installed. Update 8/18/2016 – On a system with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update and a DisplayLink device, the ‘Duplicate’ or clone […]

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