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 ...

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 ...

The first USB port hit the market in 1996, and the Universal Serial Bus quickly became the go-to port for connecting peripheral devices to computers. It remains a popular connection port today, with ...

Developed in the 1990s, Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology made it easier to connect computers with peripherals or external devices. It has since become the industry standard and is now used in ...

Once you've set up your monitor, you'll rarely look at the ports on the back again. But aside from the display and power connections you've already used, most monitors also include a USB port. That ...

It's true that thin and light laptops in recent years, like the MacBook Air, have changed the game for portability and performance — especially with the massive gains in the battery department.

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