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The USB ports on your monitor are extremely useful, from aesthetics to improving the setup's productivity. Here are some ...

When you're looking for a new monitor, the number of USB ports and what you can plug into them are probably pretty far down the list of requirements. At least, I know they are for me when I'm looking ...

DisplayLink Computer Monitors: Adding More Screens. June 14, 2012 — -- Traditional desktop PCs need at least one monitor, and many people extol the virtues of working with two or more, even with ...

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 ...

Laptops are practical because you can take them with you. However, laptops have a relatively small screen. If you work on a mobile computer, it quickly becomes annoying to constantly switch programs.