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by sharpshadow 616 days ago
Look for docks instead of dongles. Check the usb-c spec of the laptop and dock capabilities.
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I've tried a variety of those on various Thinkpads and Macs, and they've all had problems of one sort or another. Spent anywhere from $100 to $300 on different brands and never found one that "just works". It's a huge pain... IMO only.
I went for one of the cheaper Thunderbolt 3 docks (Orico), and no problems so far. It handles my Ethernet and HD webcam connections amongst other things. Intel Macbook.
Apart from a brief issue with a specific macOS version a year or two ago, I’ve found my CalDigit TS3+ to “just work” with both an Intel and an M3 Pro Mac.
I second this, I'd recommend looking on ebay for used thunderbolt docks, I've had good experiences with those made by dell.