Monitors

These 23"", 24"" and 25"" monitors not only provide more screensize than budget monitors, but also a choice of resolution. The most common resolution is still 1920 x 1080, also known as 1080p or FullHD; but there are also some higher resolution 1900 x 1200 models, plus some 2560 x 1400 models, also known as 1440p or QHD.

Since the monitor plays a pivotal role in your computer experience, it's always worth investing in the best specification that your budget allows, considering the following: size, resolution, aspect ratio, panel type and refresh rate. You can find out more about each of these characteristics and how to pick the best monitor for you in our monitor buyers guide.

DisplayPort is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops. Originating in 2008, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions and refresh rates.

These adaptors convert DisplayPort connections into other types of digital interface such as HDMI, DVI and USB.

DisplayPort is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops. Originating in 2008, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions and refresh rates.

Make sure to check which versions of DisplayPort your devices support so you can choose a compatible cable.

HDMI is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops along with consumer electronics such as TVs, projectors, Blu-ray players and receivers. Originating in 2002, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions, refresh rates and audio quality.

These adaptors convert HDMI connections into other types of digital interface such as DisplayPort, DVI and USB.

HDMI is one of the most popular standards for connecting displays to PCs and laptops along with consumer electronics such as TVs, projectors, Blu-ray players and receivers. Originating in 2002, since then it has evolved into various revisions, adding support for progressively higher resolutions, refresh rates and audio quality.

Make sure to check which versions of HDMI your devices support so you can choose a compatible cable.