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About DockLynx

Mission Statement

To remove the guesswork from docking. DockLynx verifies ports, power, and pixels across real laptops, OSs, and monitors—so you can pick a dock that delivers your exact setup the first time.

Brand Story

Hybrid work made connectivity mission‑critical—and confusing. Spec sheets promise “up to” displays and power that don’t always survive real‑world conditions. We kept seeing the same pain: dual 4K that turns into 4K + 1080p, “100W” that sags under CPU load, sleep/wake that drops Ethernet, and firmware surprises after OS updates.

DockLynx was created to be the Docking Compatibility Lab buyers wish existed. We stress‑test docks across Mac, Windows, and Linux; map exact display pipelines (MST, DSC, DisplayLink, Alt Mode, Thunderbolt); measure power budgets and network throughput; and publish plain‑language compatibility matrices, Port Map diagrams, and step‑by‑step setup flows. The result: known‑good, brand‑agnostic pairings that match scenarios like M‑series dual displays, triple‑monitor Windows, hot‑desking, creators’ color‑accurate workflows, and IT fleet rollouts.

What We Do (In Plain Language)

  • Translate specs into decisions (when TB4 is required vs USB‑C Alt Mode is sufficient).
  • Guarantee workable configurations (e.g., dual 4K60 with sustained 100W+ charging and stable Ethernet).
  • Offer standardized “golden dock bundles” by persona and space—including cables, mounts, and firmware baselines.
  • Maintain a living matrix of tested laptops/CPUs/GPUs, OS versions, docks, cables, and monitors with verified display counts/resolutions/refresh rates.

Our Team

  • Lab Lead (Systems & Signal Integrity): Designs cross‑platform test plans, validates display bandwidth, PD power envelopes, and EMI/thermal behavior.
  • Protocol Analyst (USB/TB/Display Pipelines): Decodes Alt Mode, MST/DSC, DisplayLink tradeoffs; builds Port Map diagrams and decision trees.
  • Creator‑in‑Residence (Color & Media): Verifies creator workflows—10‑bit pipelines, HDR, reference displays, and capture/preview loops.
  • IT Fleet Advisor (Manageability & Lifecycle): Focuses on firmware/driver baselines, remote updates, TCO, and rollout risk for procurement teams.
  • Field Engineer (Hot‑Desk & Conferencing): Recreates real offices—KVMs, conference rooms, cable runs, and power constraints—to ensure one‑cable certainty.

Our Promise

If we recommend it, it’s because that exact pairing met our scenarios under stress—without workarounds. When supply shifts, we list vetted alternates to preserve outcomes. Our north star is operational clarity and fewer tickets post‑deployment.