{"id":702507,"date":"2025-12-07T11:45:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T08:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T11:45:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T08:45:11","slug":"hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/","title":{"rendered":"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a271447028f5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a271447028f5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/#SHARE\" >SHARE<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"single-box clearfix entry-content\" style=\"max-width:1050px;\">\n                        <input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HubKey Gen2: Custom Shortcut Hub with Dual-4K Display\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PqPpcl3lsP4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The modern desk is a patchwork of small compromises. Your laptop has two USB-C ports, but you need displays, a wired network, external storage, and constant charging. That leaves you juggling dongles and adapters, with <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> controls and privacy shortcuts buried in software menus or keyboard combinations you can never quite remember. The setup works, but it never feels tidy or intentional, just workarounds gradually spreading across your workspace.<\/p>\n<p>HubKey Gen2 tries to pull those pieces together in a single compact cube that sits within arm\u2019s reach. It\u2019s both an 11-in-1 USB-C hub and a small hardware control surface, with four shortcut keys and a central knob on top. The idea is to handle displays, power, storage, network, and a handful of everyday actions from one place, turning a desk full of little fixes into something more coherent.<\/p>\n<p>Designer: HubKey<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Buy Here: $89<\/strong><\/a> <del datetime=\"2025-12-06T08:43:14+00:00\">$179<\/del> (50% off). Hurry, only 266\/500 left!<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-595776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_hero.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_hero.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The most requested improvement for this version was better display support and five keys which can be fully customized. HubKey Pro 2 now offers two HDMI ports, each capable of driving a 4K display at 60Hz. That means a laptop can suddenly run a pair of high-resolution monitors smoothly, turning a cramped single-screen setup into a proper workspace for editing timelines, keeping reference material open, or spreading code and documentation across both panels without stuttering.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/051\/528\/347\/47f9c9a2158f88515672050a9b561aae_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1762248301&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Us2Z50okDPpcmQte%2FMYRJf8PJQL%2BH1zLcKXB8VwI6k4%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/051\/528\/347\/47f9c9a2158f88515672050a9b561aae_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1762248301&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Us2Z50okDPpcmQte%2FMYRJf8PJQL%2BH1zLcKXB8VwI6k4%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/051\/528\/347\/47f9c9a2158f88515672050a9b561aae_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1762248301&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Us2Z50okDPpcmQte%2FMYRJf8PJQL%2BH1zLcKXB8VwI6k4%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/051\/528\/347\/47f9c9a2158f88515672050a9b561aae_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1762248301&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Us2Z50okDPpcmQte%2FMYRJf8PJQL%2BH1zLcKXB8VwI6k4%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Between the USB-A 3.1 and USB-C 3.1 ports at up to 10 Gbps, SD and TF card slots, a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, 3.5 mm audio jack, and a dedicated 100 W USB-C PD port, HubKey Pro 2 can replace a whole handful of adapters. One cable from the hub to your laptop or handheld PC brings everything else online, from wired internet to external drives and dual displays, cutting down on the usual cable mess.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/659\/283\/f65d30490c8823dfda31f0b7cf818508_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749784540&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Q6Tcvn5%2FjjCZwkjI9otZGqXkUeZfQMdeJXrS%2B2Yd9B8%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/659\/283\/f65d30490c8823dfda31f0b7cf818508_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749784540&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Q6Tcvn5%2FjjCZwkjI9otZGqXkUeZfQMdeJXrS%2B2Yd9B8%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/659\/283\/f65d30490c8823dfda31f0b7cf818508_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749784540&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Q6Tcvn5%2FjjCZwkjI9otZGqXkUeZfQMdeJXrS%2B2Yd9B8%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/659\/283\/f65d30490c8823dfda31f0b7cf818508_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749784540&amp;width=680&amp;sig=Q6Tcvn5%2FjjCZwkjI9otZGqXkUeZfQMdeJXrS%2B2Yd9B8%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The top panel is where the shortcut side comes in. Four keys and a central knob are m<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ed to actions like volume and mute, screen lock, display off, screenshot, and lighting control. Instead of hunting through menus or remembering key combinations, you can twist the knob to adjust sound, tap a key to blank the monitor when someone walks by, or grab a screenshot with a single press.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/051\/800\/133\/d2b0ddd6230ffb7594f66484b890f4ee_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1764294672&amp;width=680&amp;sig=JPMKBglYI9HLPTmVT0g19myPUMr0YYsAmj9ehwP%2BKfA%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/051\/800\/133\/d2b0ddd6230ffb7594f66484b890f4ee_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1764294672&amp;width=680&amp;sig=JPMKBglYI9HLPTmVT0g19myPUMr0YYsAmj9ehwP%2BKfA%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/051\/800\/133\/d2b0ddd6230ffb7594f66484b890f4ee_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1764294672&amp;width=680&amp;sig=JPMKBglYI9HLPTmVT0g19myPUMr0YYsAmj9ehwP%2BKfA%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/051\/800\/133\/d2b0ddd6230ffb7594f66484b890f4ee_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1764294672&amp;width=680&amp;sig=JPMKBglYI9HLPTmVT0g19myPUMr0YYsAmj9ehwP%2BKfA%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Under the surface, the shortcut side goes deeper than a few hard-wired functions. A built-in driver unlocks five preset systems with 170 fixed combinations, plus a sixth mode where you can fully customize the key bindings. When you plug HubKey Gen2 into your machine, a settings interface pops up automatically, letting you assign shortcuts, macros, and key sequences in a few clicks.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/647\/905\/348f13ebe781eb101266f6014b4c23c2_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749715262&amp;width=680&amp;sig=W972C%2FvUt1YvLzKZx7MTHNwFygctRQtF8cgNIgEnxI8%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/647\/905\/348f13ebe781eb101266f6014b4c23c2_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749715262&amp;width=680&amp;sig=W972C%2FvUt1YvLzKZx7MTHNwFygctRQtF8cgNIgEnxI8%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/647\/905\/348f13ebe781eb101266f6014b4c23c2_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749715262&amp;width=680&amp;sig=W972C%2FvUt1YvLzKZx7MTHNwFygctRQtF8cgNIgEnxI8%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/647\/905\/348f13ebe781eb101266f6014b4c23c2_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749715262&amp;width=680&amp;sig=W972C%2FvUt1YvLzKZx7MTHNwFygctRQtF8cgNIgEnxI8%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For basic use there are no drivers to hunt down; it\u2019s plug-and-play with Windows, macOS, Linux, and even devices like the Steam Deck, while the optional driver adds a deeper layer of customization when you want to fine-tune the keys. The internal circuitry and firmware have been tuned for faster recognition and more stable power delivery, and the press logic for Windows and macOS has been refined to reduce delays or misfires.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/659\/292\/5f079459abc29583b5ad45953905de4d_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749784570&amp;width=680&amp;sig=wWSHqfKy%2BrOLO83VBE5%2BbVbSE%2FWIza6ce1wmqnP0Hos%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/659\/292\/5f079459abc29583b5ad45953905de4d_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749784570&amp;width=680&amp;sig=wWSHqfKy%2BrOLO83VBE5%2BbVbSE%2FWIza6ce1wmqnP0Hos%3D\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/659\/292\/5f079459abc29583b5ad45953905de4d_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749784570&amp;width=680&amp;sig=wWSHqfKy%2BrOLO83VBE5%2BbVbSE%2FWIza6ce1wmqnP0Hos%3D\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/659\/292\/5f079459abc29583b5ad45953905de4d_original.gif?fit=scale-down&amp;origin=ugc&amp;q=92&amp;v=1749784570&amp;width=680&amp;sig=wWSHqfKy%2BrOLO83VBE5%2BbVbSE%2FWIza6ce1wmqnP0Hos%3D\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 100W USB-C PD port can keep a laptop charged while the hub is driving dual 4K displays and handling data transfers. The The 10 Gbps USB ports and card readers make moving large files feel less like a chore, especially for photographers and video editors who are constantly offloading cards. The goal is to reduce the number of separate chargers and adapters that need to live on the desk.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-595771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-595771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_06.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Of course, the central knob has a smooth feel when you adjust volume, and the integrated LED ring can be dimmed or toggled with a key. The lighting adds a bit of atmosphere without turning the hub into a light show, and the compact form factor means it can sit next to a keyboard or under a monitor without demanding attention when you\u2019re not actively using it.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-595772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-595772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_07.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-595767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-595767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2025\/12\/06\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"HubKey Gen2 Kills Dongle Mess, Adds Dual 4K and Physical Controls\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2025\/12\/hubkey-gen2-kills-dongle-mess-adds-dual-4k-and-physical-controls\/HubKey_Gen2_Custom_Shortcut_Hub_with_Dual_4K_Display_02.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>HubKey Gen2 doesn\u2019t claim to replace a full keyboard or a studio-grade dock, but it does try to make a typical laptop-based setup feel more intentional. By combining dual 4K display support, a full spread of ports, and a handful of physical controls in one small object, it turns a desk full of little compromises into something more coherent and easier to live with.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/66072671\/hubkey-gen2-dual-4k-display-hub-with-shortcut-keys?ref=schgpp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click Here to Buy Here: $89<\/strong><\/a> <del datetime=\"2025-12-06T08:43:14+00:00\">$179<\/del> (50% off). 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