Kensington CA1100E USB-C to Ethernet Adapter

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The Kensington CA1100E is a pretty safe “no drama” way to get wired Ethernet from a USB‑C laptop, and for £29.16 ex‑VAT it’s priced like a sensible business accessory rather than a gamble. I’d buy it for users who regularly work in meeting rooms, offices with flaky Wi‑Fi, or shared networks where wired just saves time troubleshooting. Kensington tends to be reliable with driver/compatibility across Windows/macOS, and the small form factor makes it easy to keep in a bag without turning it into a fragile dongle situation.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re trying to solve a higher-end networking problem—this isn’t the sort of adapter you buy for maximum throughput, heavy file transfers, or critical environments with lots of network policy complexity. Also, if you need something for frequent hot‑desking and you plug/unplug constantly, it’s worth checking that the USB‑C port on your device is a “real” data port (some docks/chargers are weird). For most office and travel use, though, this is exactly the kind of dependable, boring adapter that earns its keep.