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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.

The MacBook Neo supports only one external display, and doesn't have Thunderbolt, but you can still get more ports and more monitors from a dock. Here are some of our favorites.

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 ...

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.

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 average laptop has a screen size that is about 11 inches to 15 inches. In most cases, a 15-inch display is adequate, but you may need to hook your laptop up to a bigger monitor if you need more ...