The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme is an incredible laptop, in both design and its hardware. However, making such a sleek powerhouse requires some sacrifice, and the Ethernet port just won't fit. But if it's something you need, have no fear, there are some easy ways to get it back with these great adapters.
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Part of owning a slim laptop like the X1 Extreme is that you don't get the full suite of ports you were perhaps used to once upon a time. Thankfully, one thing you'll never be without is USB-A, or in the case of newer, higher-end laptops like this, USB-C. Lenovo's own USB-C Ethernet adapter is a perfect companion, in no small part thanks to its support of PXE boot. Just toss it in your laptop bag and never be without a wired connection.
Adding USB ports is also something you can easily do while getting Ethernet on your laptop, too, and Anker's excellent USB Ethernet hub is the one to get. Not only will it give you a super-fast wired data connection, but you'll get back the USB port you gave up for it and add another couple on top.
