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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Most modern laptops are severely lacking in connection ports, but a Thunderbolt/USB-C dock can make all the difference to what you connect, especially if you work from home. Michael is CIO at Ziff ...

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 ...

Things always look better on a bigger screen. This is especially true if you’re trying to display a presentation, watch a movie, or simply play a game. While some smartphones make it easy to hook your ...

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 ...