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 ...

HDMI excels for media consumption, while PC gamers prefer DisplayPort.

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 ...

Monitor USB ports work great for some everyday gadgets, but they're a poor fit for others, especially anything that requires real speed or power.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Monitor USB ports can easily be overlooked by many people. They offer an easy way to expand your computer's connectivity, often allowing you ...

Connecting a Surface Pro 8 to a monitor can improve your multitasking and make what you're working on far more clear at a larger size. You might think it's tricky, but just like the Surface Laptop 3, ...

Where I work, many of the employees have two computer monitors. Being able to see multiple application windows at one time can be a real timesaver. Most of us keep our email and communications apps ...

The bottom of a black monitor displaying its various ports - I am from Mykolayiv/Shutterstock A monitor is obviously useful for viewing what you're actually doing on a computer, but it's worth knowing ...

If you are doing different tasks on your computer, for example, editing videos, playing games, working with texts and tables, then it is convenient to divide all these different activities into ...

Monitor USB ports are nothing more than extension cords.

Beyond the usual flash drives, external hard disks, USB hubs, light bars, and microphones, there are plenty of other clever uses for your monitor's USB ports. This is especially relevant if your ...