Don't write it off as just another port.

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 ...

If you work exclusively with your laptop, and enjoy media or play games, a second or third screen is a must. You can find suitable solutions here. Laptops are practical because you can take them with ...

Here is how to connect a Lenovo ThinkVision monitor to a Windows laptop and experience two screens. Check ports on your laptop & monitor Make the connection Connecting to dual ThinkVision via USB-C ...

Laptops are great for moving your "office" around the house, but sometimes you want or need a little more on-screen real estate. Connecting a larger external monitor to your laptop can more than ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The existing number of USB ports on your PC may not be enough to handle all the devices that require power and recharging on your desk. And ...

Just when it seemed that we’d all settled on one industry standard video input/output to make use of, along comes another one to complicate matters—you’ll now find USB-C competing with HDMI and other ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a certain convenience to working on a monitor larger than your laptop's display. For one, you have more screen real estate, which ...

There are a number of reasons why you might want or need to connect your laptop to an external monitor, including the need for a larger screen, sharing a presentation with a small group or even (gasp!