Windows 10: USB Hub - Powered or not?

I've run out of USB Ports on my PC, so I'm looking at a 4 port Hub. My question is this: Do I need a powered Hub or non-powered Hub? Devices to be connected to the Hub are Mouse, Keyboard, USB Headphones and phone charging via USB cable.

Thanks.

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USB HUB

Hi,

Incompatible USB hub driver is one of the possible reasons why this issue is happening. We recommend uninstalling the USB Root Hub driver and see if it helps. Follow the stepes below:

• Open Device Manager.
  
• Double-click Universal Serial Bus controllers to expand.
  
• Right-click USB Root Hub, then click Properties.
  
• Go to the Driver tab.
  
• Click Uninstall.
  
• Restart your computer.
  

Note: Restarting your computer will automatically reinstall a generic driver for your computer. Also, we suggest connecting your USB hub while performing the steps.

If the issue still persists, let's disable the USB selective suspend settings thru Power Options to resolve the issue. Follow the steps below:

• Type Power Options in the search box, then press Enter.
• Locate USB settings > USB selective suspend settings.
• Select Disable.

Keep us in the loop with the result.

 

USB Hub

Hi,

This might be a power setting or driver issue. As an initial workaround, we suggest updating the USB driver and see if it helps. If updating did not work, try rolling the driver back to its previous version before this issue occurred. Follow the steps on
how to roll back driver:

• On the Search bar or Cortana search, then type Device Manager and hit
  Enter.
• Select the Human Interface Devices to expand it.
• Click the driver corresponding to the USB hub that has problem, right-click on it then select
  Properties.
• Under Driver tab, click Roll Back Driver button to roll back driver.
  

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.

 

Using multiple peripherals with a USB hub

You're spot on! I can't run my laptop cooling pad fans on a non-powered USB hub due to USB ports only giving out a very limited amount of power. Getting a powered USB hub would be awesome and probably fix your issues.

Now for that USB port I'm not sure how it'll run but it looks promising. Good luck!