Scientific Study, (N=1): USB Ports last 18 to 24 months
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What is the average lifespan that you have personally observed with ordinary, inexpensive USB hubs ? (I asked similar questions back [HERE](https://www.codeproject.com/Lounge.aspx?msg=5591659#xx5591659xx) in 2019) I'm Focusing my thoughts here on the seven port things with the little switches next to the physical ports where you can turn each one on and off. My last one was maybe 5 or 10 bucks, and I think I got maybe two years out of it. Am I a bad Shopper ? Or is that just what you have to expect with this level of a equipment ? I'm thinking: Two pieces of metal, (and it's thin metal) Sliding back and forth in physical contact with each other; repeat a few hundred times; and the things just wear out. I suppose it happens with car parts, so I guess it happens about the same with USB ports as well. Then again, I'm just making this up at the keyboard as I type, and I barely have any idea of what I'm talking about in the first place (which conforms to the generally accepted procedure of Internet Scientific Discourse). Just wondering what the smarter humans among me might have to offer in terms of brain support.
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What is the average lifespan that you have personally observed with ordinary, inexpensive USB hubs ? (I asked similar questions back [HERE](https://www.codeproject.com/Lounge.aspx?msg=5591659#xx5591659xx) in 2019) I'm Focusing my thoughts here on the seven port things with the little switches next to the physical ports where you can turn each one on and off. My last one was maybe 5 or 10 bucks, and I think I got maybe two years out of it. Am I a bad Shopper ? Or is that just what you have to expect with this level of a equipment ? I'm thinking: Two pieces of metal, (and it's thin metal) Sliding back and forth in physical contact with each other; repeat a few hundred times; and the things just wear out. I suppose it happens with car parts, so I guess it happens about the same with USB ports as well. Then again, I'm just making this up at the keyboard as I type, and I barely have any idea of what I'm talking about in the first place (which conforms to the generally accepted procedure of Internet Scientific Discourse). Just wondering what the smarter humans among me might have to offer in terms of brain support.
I don't think mice even last that long anymore, so we now buy cheap ones and keep some extras around.
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What is the average lifespan that you have personally observed with ordinary, inexpensive USB hubs ? (I asked similar questions back [HERE](https://www.codeproject.com/Lounge.aspx?msg=5591659#xx5591659xx) in 2019) I'm Focusing my thoughts here on the seven port things with the little switches next to the physical ports where you can turn each one on and off. My last one was maybe 5 or 10 bucks, and I think I got maybe two years out of it. Am I a bad Shopper ? Or is that just what you have to expect with this level of a equipment ? I'm thinking: Two pieces of metal, (and it's thin metal) Sliding back and forth in physical contact with each other; repeat a few hundred times; and the things just wear out. I suppose it happens with car parts, so I guess it happens about the same with USB ports as well. Then again, I'm just making this up at the keyboard as I type, and I barely have any idea of what I'm talking about in the first place (which conforms to the generally accepted procedure of Internet Scientific Discourse). Just wondering what the smarter humans among me might have to offer in terms of brain support.
I bought an Apanage brand powered USB hub on Amazon for like $30-$40 USD. I've used it for a number of years now without a hitch, and if anything i'm kind of hard on it, given the devices that I plug into it are often hand wired to god only knows what. I can't remember the last one I had before that, to be honest, other than a chintzy little 4 port unpowered doodad i used with my PS4. It never died, but I didn't use it very rigorously or frequently.
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What is the average lifespan that you have personally observed with ordinary, inexpensive USB hubs ? (I asked similar questions back [HERE](https://www.codeproject.com/Lounge.aspx?msg=5591659#xx5591659xx) in 2019) I'm Focusing my thoughts here on the seven port things with the little switches next to the physical ports where you can turn each one on and off. My last one was maybe 5 or 10 bucks, and I think I got maybe two years out of it. Am I a bad Shopper ? Or is that just what you have to expect with this level of a equipment ? I'm thinking: Two pieces of metal, (and it's thin metal) Sliding back and forth in physical contact with each other; repeat a few hundred times; and the things just wear out. I suppose it happens with car parts, so I guess it happens about the same with USB ports as well. Then again, I'm just making this up at the keyboard as I type, and I barely have any idea of what I'm talking about in the first place (which conforms to the generally accepted procedure of Internet Scientific Discourse). Just wondering what the smarter humans among me might have to offer in terms of brain support.
I've had a couple 4-port hubs connected to my computer for a couple (few?) years now, with no problems. Haven't had the impression either of them are dying, so maybe it is just the brand you picked?
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What is the average lifespan that you have personally observed with ordinary, inexpensive USB hubs ? (I asked similar questions back [HERE](https://www.codeproject.com/Lounge.aspx?msg=5591659#xx5591659xx) in 2019) I'm Focusing my thoughts here on the seven port things with the little switches next to the physical ports where you can turn each one on and off. My last one was maybe 5 or 10 bucks, and I think I got maybe two years out of it. Am I a bad Shopper ? Or is that just what you have to expect with this level of a equipment ? I'm thinking: Two pieces of metal, (and it's thin metal) Sliding back and forth in physical contact with each other; repeat a few hundred times; and the things just wear out. I suppose it happens with car parts, so I guess it happens about the same with USB ports as well. Then again, I'm just making this up at the keyboard as I type, and I barely have any idea of what I'm talking about in the first place (which conforms to the generally accepted procedure of Internet Scientific Discourse). Just wondering what the smarter humans among me might have to offer in terms of brain support.
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What is the average lifespan that you have personally observed with ordinary, inexpensive USB hubs ? (I asked similar questions back [HERE](https://www.codeproject.com/Lounge.aspx?msg=5591659#xx5591659xx) in 2019) I'm Focusing my thoughts here on the seven port things with the little switches next to the physical ports where you can turn each one on and off. My last one was maybe 5 or 10 bucks, and I think I got maybe two years out of it. Am I a bad Shopper ? Or is that just what you have to expect with this level of a equipment ? I'm thinking: Two pieces of metal, (and it's thin metal) Sliding back and forth in physical contact with each other; repeat a few hundred times; and the things just wear out. I suppose it happens with car parts, so I guess it happens about the same with USB ports as well. Then again, I'm just making this up at the keyboard as I type, and I barely have any idea of what I'm talking about in the first place (which conforms to the generally accepted procedure of Internet Scientific Discourse). Just wondering what the smarter humans among me might have to offer in terms of brain support.
I have a super cheap 2 device KVM for keyboard, mouse, and HDMI. The first one lasted about 15 months. I think it may have over heated since I keep my computer on 24/7. I bought the same model again and drilled a bunch of holes in the top and bottom and put some feet on it for an air gap. I am hoping to get a little more life out of this one. I calculate the cost to about $2/month. Worth the convenience.
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What is the average lifespan that you have personally observed with ordinary, inexpensive USB hubs ? (I asked similar questions back [HERE](https://www.codeproject.com/Lounge.aspx?msg=5591659#xx5591659xx) in 2019) I'm Focusing my thoughts here on the seven port things with the little switches next to the physical ports where you can turn each one on and off. My last one was maybe 5 or 10 bucks, and I think I got maybe two years out of it. Am I a bad Shopper ? Or is that just what you have to expect with this level of a equipment ? I'm thinking: Two pieces of metal, (and it's thin metal) Sliding back and forth in physical contact with each other; repeat a few hundred times; and the things just wear out. I suppose it happens with car parts, so I guess it happens about the same with USB ports as well. Then again, I'm just making this up at the keyboard as I type, and I barely have any idea of what I'm talking about in the first place (which conforms to the generally accepted procedure of Internet Scientific Discourse). Just wondering what the smarter humans among me might have to offer in terms of brain support.
I've never discarded a USB hub because it "no longer worked". I tend not to connect/disconnect/reconnect devices. Once it's hooked up, it tends to stay there. I know there's cheap hubs out there that should be externally powered but don't come with a power adapter, and draw the power from the one port they're connected to. That's just a recipe for disaster.
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I have a super cheap 2 device KVM for keyboard, mouse, and HDMI. The first one lasted about 15 months. I think it may have over heated since I keep my computer on 24/7. I bought the same model again and drilled a bunch of holes in the top and bottom and put some feet on it for an air gap. I am hoping to get a little more life out of this one. I calculate the cost to about $2/month. Worth the convenience.
I have a decent quality 4-port KVM switch, which has worked flawlessly for 4 years. Two ports are connected to desktop PCs, and two are used for portable stuff (work portable, my portable). My wife had a 2-port KVM from the same company that stopped working after 2 years when she spilled a mug of tea over it.
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