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USB dock vs. KVM switch: There's a better way to expand your PC's capabilities

You don't have to take a side.

Here's why some monitors have two USB ports (and the best ways to use them)

There's no rule that a monitor with two visible USB ports must have one upstream and one downstream port. For example, a model might have two downstream USB-A ports and a separate USB-B upstream port, ...