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Docking station

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001459

A hardware accessory that provides a way to connect a portable computer, such as a laptop, to multiple peripheral devices and power through a single connection. It allows a laptop to function as a desktop computer with external monitors, keyboards, and mice. Many modern docking stations use USB-C or Thunderbolt connections.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001459
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectHardware
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-001459",
  "term": "Docking station",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A hardware accessory that provides a way to connect a portable computer, such as a laptop, to multiple peripheral devices and power through a single connection. It allows a laptop to function as a desktop computer with external monitors, keyboards, and mice. Many modern docking stations use USB-C or Thunderbolt connections.",
  "subject": "Hardware",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/docking-station/"
}

Record 362 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.