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    Bought a new monitor to hook my laptop to for desktop gaming...

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by hrtbrker991, May 10, 2016.

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    hrtbrker991 Notebook Consultant

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    hrtbrker991, May 10, 2016
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    It's for the monitor's built-in 4-port USB 3.0 hub. The plug on the left goes into the monitor, the one on the right to your PC.

    The monitor I use has a similar hub that I use for connecting a keyboard, mouse, and wireless adapter for an Xbox One controller. It's very convenient and keeps my notebook's other USB ports free.
     
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    oh i see that makes sense. thanks for making that clear i appreciate it
     
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