Fix a problem

Film useful demonstrations on a small desk

Move the camera off the work surface and keep the framing repeatable.

Match the constraint

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Try this before buying

Use a stable stack of books outside the work area for the first test recording before purchasing a mount.

Common mistakes

Mounting a heavy camera on a phone-rated arm
Clamping onto glass or a beveled edge

Products that fit this problem

Researched

Anker 332 USB-C Hub (5-in-1)

Model: A8355 · Anker

Editorial budget band: CAD $30–$55 · researched 2026-07-12. Not a live price.

Measure before buying

Anker support lists body dimensions as approximately 9.0 × 5.2 × 1.5 cm
The attached host connector must reach the laptop USB-C port without tension

Why it can help

Adds HDMI, two USB-A data ports, one USB-C data port, and PD input
USB data ports are specified up to 5 Gbps

Research sources

Anker 332 product and support record (checked 2026-07-12)
Amazon.ca Anker 332 detail page (checked 2026-07-12)

Limitations

The PD-IN port is not a data or display port
The hub can warm during charging or high-speed transfer and should not be covered

Skip this if…

Your laptop USB-C port lacks required display support or your charging needs exceed 85 W pass-through

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