Monitor USB ports can be a bit confusing. You might spot one on the back or side of your screen and assume it works just like a USB port on your PC, but that's often not the case.

It's tough to imagine a time before USB, when connecting devices to your computer meant juggling between a myriad of proprietary ports. As a solution, Intel, alongside other companies like Microsoft ...

Computers have a lot of USB ports on them, but they aren't all the same. Different accessories perform the best when plugged ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. USB ports are always in high demand but short supply. Modern laptops are major offenders, often providing only one or two USB-C connections ...

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