Apple builds its MacBook Pro laptops to support a wide variety of connections to external monitors -- but that also means ...

USB ports There are several types of USB connection ports, but only the USB-C port with Thunderbolt or DisplayPort support can be used to connect a monitor and a laptop.

The USB ports on your computer's monitor are convenient, and they function in much the same way as the USB ports on your computer itself work.

USB ports There are several types of USB connection ports, but only the USB-C port with Thunderbolt or DisplayPort support can be used to connect a monitor and a laptop.

USB ports There are several types of USB connection ports, but only the USB-C port with Thunderbolt or DisplayPort support can be used to connect a monitor and a laptop.

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 ...

USB ports There are several types of USB connection ports, but only the USB-C port with Thunderbolt or DisplayPort support can be used to connect a monitor and a laptop.

USB ports There are several types of USB connection ports, but only the USB-C port with Thunderbolt or DisplayPort support can be used to connect a monitor and a laptop.

USB ports There are several types of USB connection ports, but only the USB-C port with Thunderbolt or DisplayPort support can be used to connect a monitor and a laptop.

How to connect an iPad to a monitor using a connector A wired connection is ideal for a variety of reasons, but your options will vary depending on whether your iPad is equipped with USB-C and/or ...