If a Windows laptop has become your main workhorse, adding a docking station can transform how you work. Ken Colburn for Data Doctors explores the options.

The ThinkPad T490 is an excellent replacement for the venerable T480 as the line's ... a microSD card reader, and a proprietary docking station connector — and that’s all along the left-hand ...

Finally, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon has better connectivity, with two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support, an Ethernet/docking station connector (that unfortunately requires an optional adapter ...

The Ethernet connector is built into the side docking station. And on the right side, there's another USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, along with the optional Smart Card reader slot.