Overview—
Elevate your workspace with the Plugable Universal Tablet Stand (PT-STAND1). A universal fit for phones and tablets up to 12.9”, the tablet stand for desk and travel features a 360° rotating base, foldable design with no-slip base, and cable pass-through for a neat, organized desk
Universal Fit—
A secure fit for the iPad 11 pro, or just about any other tablet or phone up to 12.9", the PT-STAND1 is a good fit for any device. Its adjustable, protective design ensures a safe, stable, and comfortable viewing experience for all your devices
Adjustable—
Stay flexible with a base that spins 360°, and two joints with 180° of movement, this phone, tablet, and iPad pro stand easily collapses for convenient transport and storage. it's ideal for travelers, dynamic workspaces, and folks looking for the perfect view
Works With—
This stand for iPad, phone, and tablet accommodates any smartphone or tablet up to 12.9”
2-Year Coverage, Lifetime Support—
Every Plugable product, including this adjustable tablet stand, is covered against defects for 2 years and comes with lifetime support. If you ever have questions, contact our North American-based team - even before purchase
The Plugable Universal Tablet Stand (PT-STAND1) offers a universal blend of versatility and convenience. Designed to support all phones and tablets up to 12.9 inches, the stand features a 360° rotating base, and two 180° joints to find the perfect view for both work and entertainment. Its foldable design makes it an ideal travel companion so you can maintain a productive and organized workspace wherever you go.
Its flexibility makes it an ideal drawing tablet stand, while its foldable design is suitable for the hybrid worker who needs a tablet holder for desk and travel.
Easy spin Base
Base spins smoothly with just the right amount of resistance
Keep everything in place
Premium silicon pads on tablet plate and foot keep things scratch-free and right where they need to be
Phones and Tablets
Designed to accommodate any phone or tablet up to 12.9”
Fold it flat
Designed to go with you, the stand folds flat for travel and adjust for a perfect view when in use
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For most modern Windows and Mac systems, Thunderbolt devices are automatically approved and will ‘just work’ once connected.
The main exception is Apple Mac laptops with Apple CPUs running macOS Ventura (13) or newer, where you’ll be prompted to manually approve the device the first time you connect it.
The summary table below provides the specific details at a glance, and the text that follows explains the table in more detail.
To expand further, Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5 are in essence external connections to the host computer’s internal PCI Express bus. This type of low-level and high speed connection warranted security protocols to prevent unauthorized access to user data.
Windows: From Intel Software to Native OS Support
When Thunderbolt 3 Windows systems were first introduced in late 2015 it was necessary to use Intel Thunderbolt software to manually authenticate and approve external Thunderbolt devices.
With the introduction of Thunderbolt 4 Windows systems in 2020, it was still necessary to have Intel Thunderbolt software installed on the host computer. However, in most cases the authentication and approval process would happen automatically greatly simplifying the process.
Starting with Windows 11 version 21H2 released in October of 2021, Microsoft integrated support for both USB4 and Thunderbolt into the Windows operating system → LINK
This means that with most modern Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 5 computers running the latest version of Windows 11 it is no longer necessary to install Intel Thunderbolt software on the host computer in order to manage Thunderbolt devices. In most cases, the authentication and approval process will still happen automatically.
macOS: From Intel CPUs to Apple CPUs
When Thunderbolt 3 Mac systems with Intel CPUs were first introduced in 2016, the authentication and approval mechanism was built-in to macOS and was transparent to the end user.
Apple introduced Mac computers based on Apple CPUs in 2020. Macs based on Apple CPUs running macoS 11 Big Sur or macOS 12 Monterey would automatically approve and authenticate Thunderbolt devices when connected.
macOS 13 Ventura was released in 2022 and for portable Macs with Apple CPUs Apple introduced a feature known as ‘Accessory Security’ (also known as ‘Restricted Mode’) → LINK
By default, portable Macs (i.e. laptops) with an Apple CPU running macOS 13 Ventura or newer version of macOS will require the end user to authenticate and approve a Thunderbolt device when initially connected.
Stationary Macs (i.e. desktops) with an Apple CPU running macOS 13 Ventura or newer version of macOS do NOT implement the ‘Accessory Security’ feature. As a result, Thunderbolt devices will be automatically approved and authenticated when initially connected.
Apple Macs with Intel CPUs (both laptop and desktops) running macOS 13 Ventura or newer do NOT implement the ‘Accessory Security’ feature. As a result, Thunderbolt devices will be automatically approved and authenticated when initially connected.