Laptop Ports Explained: USB-C, HDMI, and More Print

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Ports decide what you can plug in. Here's a plain-English guide to the connectors on a modern laptop and what each one does.

PortWhat it's for
USB-CReversible all-rounder: data, charging, and video to a monitor through one small port
USB-AThe classic rectangular USB for mice, keyboards, flash drives, and printers
HDMIConnects to TVs and monitors for a second screen
3.5mm audioHeadphones and headsets
microSD / SDExtra storage and transferring photos from a camera

How many ports do you need?

If you use a mouse, an external monitor, and a flash drive at once, make sure the laptop has enough ports — or plan for an inexpensive USB-C hub, which adds several ports through a single connector.

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