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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to USB ports and hubs, upstream vs. downstream simply describes the function each USB port handles for ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

Modern gaming laptops have come a long way. They might be slim, powerful, and long-lasting, but they still can’t compete with desktop monitors in screen real estate. Even the largest gaming laptops ...