Eric Franklin led the CNET Tech team as Editorial Director. A 20-plus-year industry veteran, Eric began his tech journey testing computers in the CNET Labs. When not at work he can usually be found at ...

Whether you want to enjoy Netflix, share photos, or even use it for work, hooking up a cable between your phone and TV can be tricky. It is possible, though. You just need the right cable. While ...

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) and ...

Things always look better on a bigger screen. This is especially true if you’re trying to display a presentation, watch a movie, or simply play a game. While some smartphones make it easy to hook your ...

Apple likes to promote the idea that an iPad can replace a laptop or desktop computer — we all remember the infamous “What’s a computer?” TV ad. One of the ways this is supported is connecting to an ...

The M1 and M2 MacBooks, while powerful and efficient, come with a significant limitation when it comes to connecting external monitors. Unlike their Intel-based predecessors, these MacBooks natively ...

Yes, the iPhone 15 series features a USB-C port, and you can use it to connect to an external monitor, but there are a few things that you should know first. Since their arrival, Apple's iPhones have ...

Got a LG27U850-W 4K monitor hooked up via USB-C to my 2017 full spec MB. Trying to use a Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB-Audio interface for playback, music & podcast recording. The device will connect and ...

Laptops are practical because you can take them with you. However, laptops have a relatively small screen. If you work on a mobile computer, it quickly becomes annoying to constantly switch programs.