Modern monitors are not just displays for your computer; they can do so much more. Some monitors feature a built-in KVM functionality, allowing you to use a single set of keyboard, monitor, and mouse ...

When it’s time for monitor shopping, one of the features I always look for is USB passthrough—built-in USB ports that relay data and power back to the PC through a single connection. It’s a small but ...

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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.

If your monitor has a couple of USB ports tucked along its back or side, they're likely there for your computer rather than the display itself. On monitors with this built-in USB hub, you can connect ...

If you have a relatively modern monitor, chances are it features one or more USB ports. Surprisingly, these are often overlooked, while users spend money on USB hubs and docking stations. If you, too, ...

Upstream and downstream USB ports on your monitor are implemented to expand the repertoire of your PC. Whether this is a laptop or a desktop, these ports allow you to add even more peripherals when ...

Adapters let you make the most of your existing hardware, but always come with compromises.