Hytac USB Hub: 4-Port WFH & MSME Essential for Productivity

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Hytac EU-189 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub

Pre-pandemic USB 2.0 hub products

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, large combo hubs have become very popular.

These are hubs that contain USB 2.0 ports combined with ports for various sizes of memory cards and flash drives. Fast-forward to the present; there are manufactured hub sizes that are smaller and more multifunctional, rather than just for memory. The product featured in this blog post, the Hytac 4-port USB 2.0 Hub, fits well for any on-the-go work in polywork or for Philippine MSME startup business operations online.

How did manufacturers pivot during Covid-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers of laptops and mobile phones have began to increase the memory storage of their device models. Before , the second year of the pandemic in the Philippines, Samsung Galaxy models already increased their storage capacity.
How did digital professionals and PH MSMEs become proactive
Since mobile phones and laptops began to have more storage, many MSMEs and Filipino freelancers were able to save money from purchasing memory cards, flash drives, and especially bigger external hard disk drives. They just bought new mobile phones or laptops with higher storage capacity. And the manufacturers of these devices produced rechargeable batteries to last longer. That is why some of these mobile phone models still work well even now in .
What other proactive measures did PH professionals do
After the pandemic had ended, with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring its official end after , internet security became a big concern. It became necessary to make backups of data files and other documents. Additional USB 2.0 ports were still necessary for those with WFH Jobs and those who work remote or hybrid.
What USB 2.0 ports were commonly sold at the time
Since the ports of a laptop are often standardized with just two USB 2.0 ports, a USB 2.0 is still necessary to plug in the following devices:
  • External webcam
  • External keyboard
  • External mouse
  • Printer, or
  • Data cables
What brand of USB 2.0 was sold that was handy and light
The Hytac EU-189 4-port USB 2.0 Hub solved the need for a USB Hub that was slim, compact, handy, and light for any remote work. It can connect external webcams and webcams with built-in microphones for all types of web conferences and meetings online.
Product specifications of the Hytac 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub
  • Width 1 1/4in. Length 3 1/4 in. Thickness 1/2 in.
  • Data transfer speed: 480MB/sec
  • Supports Windows 10, Mac OS 8.6
  • Power 5V, 500mA
For any WFH Job and MSME computer tasks

Slim, compact, & portable, this device is lightweight, and can be used both at home and to coffee shops in the cities of the Philippines that provide spaces for hybrid work.

Additional information: The Hytac EU-189 is an entry-level, portable 4-port USB 2.0 hub device that is engineered with a Bill of Materials (BOM) strategy optimized for minimizing unit cost. Though there are limits to its long-term operational performance and reliability (with consumer electronics industry benchmarks projecting it to a typical 2-to-5-year lifespan), the device is just right for part-time, fully-remote WFH AI Jobs needing an initial low-cost, affordable accessory to begin any WFH AI job.

A great space-saver

The Hytac USB hub helps you "hit two birds with one stone":

  • More devices are connected seamlessly to a laptop
  • Occupying a small space, it does not clutter your workspace
Real image of Hytac 4-port USB 2.0 Hub for connectivity to laptop peripherals

Actual image of EU-189 Hytac portable 4-port usb 2.0 hub

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