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Why your new laptop has almost no ports (and why that's actually great)

The first computer my family owned was an 80286 IBM clone, and it had lots of ports, none of which looked the same. There was a big 5-pin DIN for the keyboard, a serial port, a parallel port, a game ...
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5 Ways To Add More USB Ports To Your Computer

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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What Is The Ethernet Port On Your Computer Monitor Actually For?

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Display technology in laptops has come a long way, with options nowadays including 4K OLED panels with support for high refresh rates. That ...
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When You Need More Computer Ports

So much for direct tethering. My MacBook Air has two USB-C ports on it, plus a headphone jack. One of the ports has the power plug in it, the other has my mouse bluetooth connector. When I want to ...
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5 Of The Best Uses For Your Computer's Empty USB Ports

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Chances are that you have one or more Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports on your computer or laptop that are sitting empty and unused. Instead ...