USB hubs are incredibly useful gadgets, but you shouldn't plug just any device into them. Unfortunately, some devices just don't play well with these hubs.
I have a Dell U2720Q monitor that accepts HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-C. I use USB-C because the monitor acts as a hub for a range of peripherals (keyboard, mouse, webcam, speakers, etc.etc) and ...