Your PC might not provide enough power to the USB device. Please connect your device to external power, or try using a different PC. Note: This applies to all the error codes shown in Device Manager except error Code 28 (drivers for the device aren’t installed).

The Alternate Mode feature must be supported on the PC or phone's hardware and software, and the connected device or dongle. You might also need a specific USB-C cable. Terms Apply. Promotion ends 3 December 2023. Items are subject to availability. Max 5 units per customer. Make sure the device or dongle is connected to the USB-C port on your PC that supports the correct Alternate Mode. For example, a DisplayPort Alternate Mode adapter should be connected to the USB-C port on your PC that supports DisplayPort Alternate Mode.For new generation games consoles like the Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5, you want to use an HDMI 2.1 cable connected to an HDMI 2.1 gaming monitor or TV. This gives you all the bandwidth you need, and opens up the option of use eARC for reduced cabling in surround sound speaker setups. For desktop and laptop gamers, HDMI 2.1 is still a great choice, giving you all the bandwidth you need for 4K gaming at up to 144Hz (or even 240hz using Display Stream Compression). When using USB-C to attach most monitors, you are in fact using DisplayPort-protocol-over-USB-C - that is, the connection is functionally and electrically equivalent to a more traditional DisplayPortconnection, but the physical connector is USB-C.

Despite its low cost, it still has a few extra features, like its outstanding ergonomics that make it easy to adjust and a dedicated sRGB mode. This results in exceptional accuracy before calibration, as colors are accurate, and you won't notice any issues. Unfortunately, it doesn't support HDR, which is disappointing if you need that for video editing. If that's important to you, the Gigabyte M27Q P is another budget option that supports HDR, but its USB-C port is limited to 18W of power delivery, which isn't enough to charge laptops.Make sure your PC (or phone), the external display, and the cable all support DisplayPort or MHL alternate modes. Another difference is that it doesn't have a KVM switch, but it still has Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture modes, great if you want to connect two sources. It's also a great choice if you need to use it in a well-lit office space, as it has even better reflection handling than the U2723QE and is bright enough to overcome glare. Lastly, it has wide viewing angles and excellent ergonomics, so you can easily adjust the screen to an ideal viewing position and show content to someone next to you. Make sure the device or dongle is connected to the USB-C port on your PC that supports the correct Alternate Mode. For example, if you're connecting a Thunderbolt Alternate Mode device, make sure you connect to the USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt™.

Dell’s U4924DW is a curved ultrawide but has a less aggressive curve than alternatives focused on gaming, which in turn makes it more suitable for work tasks. It also benefits from a sturdy, elegant design, a small yet effective stand, and VESA mount compatibility for both 200x100mm and 100x100mm mounts. The monitor also supports picture-by-picture and picture-in-picture modes that let users view two input devices at once. It’s perfect for use in either a home or corporate office. So you’ve got your cable and you’ve connected it up. You may well find that Windows has done the rest for you, and your monitor is now duplicating everything on the built-in screen. We would recommend avoiding using VGA connections if you can do so. It’s best to find a more modern alternative, considering that its technical limitations are unsuited to modern connectivity.The monitor’s odd form factor is ideal for viewing large, complex documents and can be useful for editing portrait or square photos. It’s also well suited for use as a second monitor alongside a large 32-inch display. The LG DualUp 28MQ780-B is a USB-C monitor with a unique 16:18 aspect ratio that’s almost exactly square. It can rotate into a 18:16 aspect ratio if you’d prefer. The monitor is much taller than most monitors and, as a result, has an adjustable stand that clamps to the rear of your desk instead of a normal desktop stand.

The monitor cable types used to connect displays to desktop and laptop PCs have changed dramatically over the years. There have been improvements in bandwidth and reductions in latency, and hosts of new features introduced. Where older cables could only transmit low-resolution analog video, more modern cables can transmit digital video and audio. Some can even handle power as well, while others let you do advanced daisy-chaining of multiple monitors on a single string of cables. It’s more likely than not that your device is fairly ancient if you ever find yourself having to use VGA. This once-ubiquitous connector can be identified by its shape - a trapeze with rounded edges, and the cable head, which is typically blue with screw prongs on either side. It also uses a 15-pin connector, with 5 pins across three rows. Ideally, it should explicitly mention video support up to the resolution and speed you need... (video over USB-C is also known as 'USB-C Alternate Mode') DisplayPort (we recommend at least 1.2 or higher for best results) is the choice of graphic designers, animators and other creative types. If your monitor uses DisplayPort, but you only have HDMI on your laptop, that’s no problem, as there’s a cable for that.

Thunderbolt– A proprietary monitor cable type that was until recently restricted to Intel-based systems, different versions of Thunderbolt used different connectors. Thunderbolt 1 and 2 used Mini DisplayPort, where Thunderbolt 3 and 4 use USB-C. It can support audio, video, and data, and has some of the highest bandwidth of any monitor cable type. Browse Thunderbolt Cables