When it comes to USB ports and hubs, upstream vs. downstream simply describes the function each USB port handles for connecting multiple accessories.

The first USB port hit the market in 1996, and the Universal Serial Bus quickly became the go-to port for connecting peripheral devices to computers. It remains a popular connection port today, with ...

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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 ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Upstream and downstream USB ports on your monitor are implemented to expand the repertoire of your PC. Whether this is a laptop or ...