Thanks Jim.

I'll try finding and using the Powershare USB port on my Dell Latitude USB port. Do I understand correctly it might provide more
power as-is without tweaking anything, maybe sufficient for my MIDI interface cable ?

Is it possible to use a powered USB hub to provide more power ? I know they are used when trying to connect external drives, etc.
to iOS devices that don't have sufficient USB power, requiring a Lightning adapter and powered hub.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a less expensive USB MIDI interface box that works with Windows 10 and a laptop ? I don't need audio,
and my AudioBox USB 2 port is too expensive for my current needs.

Bob