3-in-1 USB-C multiport hub with 100W pass-through power delivery, HDMI (4K 30Hz), USB-C (5G)

• Up to 100W USB-C PD pass-through power delivery to laptop, using laptop charger as source power
• HDMI 1.4 port supporting up to 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160) @30Hz refresh, QHD (2560x1440) @ 60Hz refresh
• USB-C data port (5 Gbps)
• Enables extra monitor port (HDMI) using a Thunderbolt port normally dedicated to AC adapter power input
• Requires Thunderbolt or USB-C port supporting DisplayPort (DisplayPort Alt Mode)

8-in-1 USB-C hub with 85W pass-through power delivery, HDMI (4K 60Hz), Ethernet, USB-C (10G), 2 USB-A (10G), card reader

• Up to 85W USB-C PD pass-through power delivery to laptop, using laptop charger as source power
• HDMI port supporting up to 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160) @60Hz refresh
• 1Gbps Ethernet LAN port, RJ-45 jack
• USB-C data port (10 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2)
• 2 × USB-A ports (10 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2)
• SD & microSD card reader/writer (UHS-I)
• 4.76 x 2.17 x 0.6 inches
• Requires Thunderbolt or USB-C port supporting DisplayPort 1.4 for full functionality
• Known issue: When both Ethernet and power delivery input ports are connected, removing USB-C connection from laptop may cause a "broadcast storm" on the LAN, preventing communication by other devices on LAN. Remove the USB-C power input (or Ethernet cable) from hub to prevent this issue, prior to detaching laptop from hub.
• 18-month Anker warranty

8-in-1 USB-C hub with 85W pass-through power delivery, dual HDMI, 1G Ethernet, 2 USB-A, SD/microSD card reader

• Up to 85W USB-C PD pass-through power delivery to laptop, using laptop charger as source power
• Dual HDMI ports support up to dual 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160) @30Hz refresh or dual QHD resolution (2560x1440) @60Hz refresh
• Single HDMI port supports up to 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160) @60Hz refresh
• 1Gbps Ethernet LAN port, RJ-45 jack
• 2 × USB-A ports (5 Gbps)
• SD & microSD card reader/writer (UHS-I)
• 4.65 x 2.01 x 0.69 inches
• Requires Thunderbolt or USB-C port supporting DisplayPort 1.4 for full functionality, via DisplayPort Alt Mode
• Known issue: When both Ethernet and power delivery input ports are connected, removing USB-C connection from laptop may cause a "broadcast storm" on the LAN, preventing communication by other devices on LAN. Remove the USB-C power input (or Ethernet cable) from hub to prevent this issue, prior to detaching laptop from hub.
• 18-month Anker warranty

3-monitor USB-C hubs with 100W pass-through power delivery; up to 4K UHD resolution @60Hz per monitor

• Each port supports up to 4K UHD resolution (3840x2160) @60Hz refresh with DisplayPort 1.4 host with DSC (Display Stream Compression)
• Up to 100W USB-C PD pass-through power delivery to laptop, using laptop charger as source power
• Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.6 inches + 12-inch USB-C cable to laptop
• Magnetic base
• Requires Thunderbolt or USB-C port supporting DisplayPort 1.4 and DSC (Display Stream Compression) for full functionality
• 1-year manufacturer warranty

Model 1: 2 DisplayPort, 1 HDMI 2.0 output	Model 2: Triple DisplayPort output

UltraView Desktop Manager

• All-new Digital Tigers software suite, replacing Zenview Manager
• 14 industry-leading features for power users · $99.00 USD standalone · bundled free with this system
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Security software options

HP Wolf Pro Security Edition

Starting in mid-2021, HP has installed HP Wolf Pro Security Edition standard on all ZBook and EliteBook business-class laptops, with a free one-year subscription.

After the first year, subscriptions are $36/year. HP has no ability to charge you for renewals without your signing up and providing a credit card or debit card number to pay for the second year. This paid subscription renews automatically until you cancel the subscription.

HP describes Wolf Pro Security as "comprehensive PC security, made simple. HP's goal is to provide enterprise-class security to small and medium businesses that lack IT staff and policies for effective security management. The product is composed of several distinct components, including:

• HP Sure Click Pro goes beyond antivirus to encapsulate each of your web browser tabs, Office documents and PDFs in virtual containers, trapping and deleting malware when you close the application. In addition to supporting the top major web browsers, Sure Click provides its own Chromium-based Sure Click Secure Browser for maximum online security. See video demo below.
• HP Sure Sense Pro is HP's "deep-learning" anti-malware solution, with real-time protection similar to that of antivirus products such as Avast Free Antivirus. Sure Sense has not been independently reviewed alongside major independent antivirus products, so we cannot evaluate its effectiveness or load on the CPU.
• HP Wolf Identity/Credential Protection is HP's anti-phishing solution. It monitors web browser usage and interjects warnings when a user attempts to enter a password or credit card number into a suspicious or known malicious website, while using a protected browser. It supports the most popular web browsers and also the HP Sure Click Pro Secure Browser.

HP Wolf Pro Security Edition: Enterprise security or bloatware?

HP Sure Click seems like an ingenious solution to dangerous problems such as the notorious WannaCry ransomware attack, which crippled many companies. On the other hand, Sure Sense cannot be assumed to be the best antivirus product and may degrade CPU performance more than top-rated antivirus products. Some IT professionals regard the totality of HP's security solutions as performance-crushing bloatware.

For online traders who dedicate their systems to trading, HP Wolf Pro Security Edition is likely overkill that should be removed to maintain top performance. On the other hand, customers who prioritize maximum security over top performance have good reasons to accept HP's standard installation of HP Wolf Pro Security Edition.

Avast Free Antivirus: the best free antivirus / anti-malware software, free for life

• Digital Tigers recommends AVAST Free Antivirus. We have installed it standard on our customer desktop systems since 2014 and in the years since have not had a single Avast-protected system become compromised by serious malware or virus.

• With more than 435 million active users, Avast is one of the world's most popular anti-malware products.
• Avast Free Antivirus and AVG are the top-rated free antivirus products reviewed in 2022 by AV-Comparatives, the leading independent testing lab for antivirus products.
• Avast purchased competitor AVG in 2016 and in 2022 merged with NortonLifeLock, owner of Norton and LifeLock security software brands. The combined company rebranded itself Gen Digital.
• To minimize distractions, we suggest running Avast in silent/gaming mode, which suppresses pop-up messages during operation. In our extensive testing for several years, we haven't seen a downside to silencing antivirus feedback. However, in standard mode, we found that the software interrupted our concentration too often with non-urgent messages and reports. Our conclusion is that the software is reliable and trustworthy and needs neither supervision nor attention to its routine reporting.
• The Avast software may occasionally suggest upgrading to a paid Avast product, such as Avast Premium Security or the new Avast One. We recommend declining the upgrades, as the free version has a perfect record protecting our customers, and the paid products add additional software overhead that may slow down your computer.

Windows Security only: standard Windows antivirus protection

Windows Security is built into Windows 11 and 10, with automatic antivirus protection unless manually disabled by the user or superseded by another antivirus such as HP Wolf Pro Security or Avast Free Antivirus.

Since HP Wolf Pro Security Edition is installed standard by HP on this laptop, your choosing standard Windows Security results in our uninstalling HP Wolf Pro Security. Additionally, we must disable HP Support Assistant from running automatically, because in the past it reportedly reinstalled HP Wolf Pro Security even after the user uninstalled it.