Mini DisplayPort Fades as USB-C and Thunderbolt Take Over

Mini DisplayPort connector comparison

Mini DisplayPort Era Winds Down Mini DisplayPort once dominated video output on compact devices after Apple introduced it in 2008 to replace bulky VGA and DVI connectors. The slim port appeared across MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini models for years. Today, however, finding new computers with Mini DisplayPort proves difficult. Even Apple has … Read more

Microsoft Magnetic Connect Redefines Laptop Charging

Microsoft Magnetic Connect charger

Microsoft Magnetic Connect Arrives With Surface Laptop Ultra Microsoft Magnetic Connect debuted alongside the Surface Laptop Ultra during the company’s October hardware showcase, marking a deliberate shift away from proprietary charging solutions. The new port combines standard USB-C Power Delivery with a magnetic cable attachment, letting the connector snap into place through a funnel-shaped tip. … Read more