Ever notice upstream and dowstream USB ports on your monitor and wonder what they're for? We explain the difference and what it means for your setup.

USB ports probably don't come to mind when you consider all the things you need to think about before buying a new monitor. Still, most would agree: the more USB ports on a monitor, the better. After ...

If you've ever wondered what all the USB port on your computer monitor can be used for, we're here to explain them, from USB-A to USB-C.

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 ...

Modern monitors are not just displays for your computer; with their USB ports, they can do so much more. Here are three ...

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.

Eric Franklin led the CNET Tech team as Editorial Director. A 20-plus-year industry veteran, Eric began his tech journey testing computers in the CNET Labs. When not at work he can usually be found at ...

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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 ...

The Steam Deck has a lot of power for its size, and when you want to game on something bigger, you can by connecting it to a larger display. That can be very useful if you’re playing a game where a ...