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 ...

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Many laptop brands have removed ports in favor of slim and lighter designs. The current-gen laptop offers limited ports which makes it inconvenient to connect multiple devices. Thanks to USB hubs, ...

We're not talking about adding a dongle or a USB powered hub here, but actually adding USB-C hardware to your rig. This particular method won't work for all PCs, but assuming you have a spare PCIe ...

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 ...

The universal serial bus (USB) enables users to connect plug-and-play devices to a PC, but different kinds of USB exist. USB 1.0 and 1.1 are older versions of the interface that are much slower than ...

Reader Jay wants to know how many USB “splitters” he can use with his desktop. The system has four USB ports in the back and two in the front; Jay says he’s already using one splitter, but needs two ...

If you have a modern monitor that sports USB ports, you'd be surprised to see how many cool gadgets you can plug into them. Here are some worth trying.

The Veriton VN282G’s six USB ports may tempt you, but don’t expect this PC to do much more than basic spreadsheet work. The Acer Veriton N282G is a sleek ...