A platform in which you can slide a notebook / laptop. The docking station usually contains slots for expansion cards, storage device bays, and I / O connectors for peripherals such as printers and monitors. When a notebook is slid into a docking station, it has actually become a desktop PC. The advantage is that the data is available in both modes, since the data is on the hard disk of the notebook. Thanks to a docking station, you can enjoy the portability benefits of a notebook and the expandability and ease of use of a desktop PC.