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 ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Monitor USB ports can easily be overlooked by many people. They offer an easy way to expand your computer's connectivity, often allowing you ...

Thin and light laptops now pack in enough performance to get you by most CPU or GPU-intensive tasks you throw at them, and yet, a few bucks spent on laptop accessories can skyrocket your productivity.

When you use external monitors, your cursor should be able to move between them, like they're one big monitor. Pexels Where I work, many of the employees have two computer monitors. Being able to see ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A monitor is obviously useful for viewing what you're actually doing on a computer, but it's worth knowing that it can have capabilities that ...

Docks Let You Connect More Monitors, Storage, and Peripherals to Your Laptop Most modern laptops are severely lacking in connection ports, but a Thunderbolt/USB-C dock can make all the difference to ...