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Let’s Set Off From The Dock for Increased Productivity

  Docking stations are fascinating. They are tiny devices with no apparent power of their own and yet without them, our workstations would be incomplete. Laptops and desktops are not interchangeable for a number of workflows. But to have both, and be able to use both would be helpful. This is where your dock comes in. You can dock your nifty or hefty portable laptop at your desk and pick up where you left off by connecting it to your external monitor and other peripherals. So what makes for an ideal docking station? Ports. Ports. Ports. And more ports. Your ideal docking station is full of a variety of ports and it can power your devices by itself. What are these ports and what will you connect them to? USB A Port: Let’s face it, the industry is simply not done with this port. It is almost what you’d call a legacy port but there is no getting rid of it. If you want to connect something as simple as a fancy, custom keyboard, it comes with a USB A connector. You might also want to co...

The Cables That Power Your Home Office

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I used to be one of those people who thought my average specced laptop was enough for me to occasionally work from home, watch movies, and do certain basic computer things. At work, my setup was more than enough for my tasks. I don’t even have a desk in my house. Since I have not really needed one for years. As working from home becomes more permanent, everyone I talk to finds themselves wanting a proper home office setup with a desk and filing cabinets and more. If you have previously worked remotely a few days a week, or month, it was very easy to just use the special equipment when you were in office and use a laptop for those few days at home. But now things are much different. Your home office is the only office you have and will have for a long time now. However, it is even more important to get your work done more efficiently. With economical imbalance, the better work will be rewarded. Or the steady business will remain afloat. If you live with your family, then you w...

Keep In Mind These 5 Things Before Buying a Computer Monitor

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No one talks about computer monitors. You will always find hobbyists talking about processor prowess, RAM and storage when they talk about building their ideal setup. But the display is just as essential! After all, the result of that computing is on the display! So, once you pick out the perfect CPU parts, the most comfortable keyboard, and the most accurate mouse, spend some time picking out the right monitor. On top of that spend an equal amount of time getting the best and the most future proof computer monitor cable . What should you keep in mind when getting a monitor? Display panel: Display technology has evolved significantly in the last few years, with IPS panels and OLED taking over the industry. If you are looking for color accuracy and wide view angels, IPS monitors are the way to go. Whereas in an OLED panel, each pixel lights up individually and you get the darkest blacks. Now that there are 8K OLED displays, it is one of the most expensive and luxurious viewing...

Working with More Than One Monitors: What All Do You Need?

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It is very common to see two or more screens mounted on the desk of developers, passionate gamers and others who want to have a superior quality virtual experience. In fact, they feel quite confined if they use a single monitor. Now, for using more than one monitor – CRT or LCD, you would need a monitor cable having a Video Graphics Array (VGA), High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), S video connector and a DVI, HDMI, VGA, or S Video port for connecting the second monitor with your computer. Let us understand all that you would need to set up more than one monitors and how would they help in detail. Monitor Cables In some monitors, you might find a monitor cable. In some, you might not. So, go through the monitor’s packaging and you can know if the device is sold with the cable including monitors having VGA, HDMI and DVI connectors. In case the monitor does not come with the cable, you can browse through monitor cables available online and find the one that fits into th...