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 ...

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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 ...

Thin and light laptops now pack in enough performance to get you by most CPU or GPU-intensive tasks you throw at them, and yet, a few bucks spent on laptop accessories can skyrocket your productivity.

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.

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 ...

Setting up a dual monitor system to extend your screen and optimize computer display settings for a more productive and efficient workspace. Pixabay, DaveMeier Setting up two monitors on a single ...

Apple likes to promote the idea that an iPad can replace a laptop or desktop computer — we all remember the infamous “What’s a computer?” TV ad. One of the ways this is supported is connecting to an ...