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LOCK SCREEN ON SCREEN KEYBOARD DOCKED ANDROID

The type of alt mode supported by the dock - and more importantly, supported by your Chromebook - determines whether your Chromebook will work with a certain dock or not. See, there are several USB-C "alt modes" that can be selected depending on the hardware the dock wants to support: there's HDMI alt mode, DisplayPort alt mode, and Thunderbolt 3 alt mode. While there are tons of excellent USB-C hubs out there, finding good docking stations for Chromebooks is a little more tricky, as the video output situation on docks is usually geared toward Windows and Mac.

Do you just need to connect a monitor? If you already have a wireless mouse/keyboard you're using and need to add on a monitor, you can save yourself some money by just getting a USB-C to HMDI adapter if you're not purchasing a USB-C-enabled monitor.

Are you connecting more than two things to your computer? Most Chromebooks have only one or two USB-A ports, so if you need to connect a mouse, keyboard, and a USB microphone for those Zoom meetings and online classes, you'll want a docking station to be sure you have enough USB-A ports for all your normal peripherals, plus at least one spare USB-A port for an external drive or thumb drive should you need to access an old.

Are multiple computers going to be using this workstation? Are you making a workstation that you and your kids can all use in turn for homework, paying bills, and maybe some light gaming? Then you'll want either a dock or USB-C hub, and you'll want to opt for wired peripherals so that you don't have to re-pair a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard with each person's computer.Which one do you need? Well, that depends on you and how much you're connecting: However, that's okay because all USB-C Chromebooks can add on a secondary screen via a USB-C hub, docking station, or a USB-C to HDMI adapter. While most of the best Chromebooks have ample USB ports for plugging in all your peripherals, HDMI is becoming harder and harder to find on Chromebooks.

LOCK SCREEN ON SCREEN KEYBOARD DOCKED ANDROID

Source: Ara Wagoner / Android Central (Image credit: Source: Ara Wagoner / Android Central)