Connect Your Laptop's USB-C Port to an HDMI, DVI or VGA Monitor Wherever You Go Newer tablets, laptops, Chromebook and MacBook notebooks, desktop computers and even smartphones often have USB Type-C ports, but come equipped with few others. This external video adapter expands the functionality of a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port. It allows you to connect a video source that supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) to an HDMI, DVI or VGA monitor or projector. Typical Applications · Show the same video on your laptop and a second monitor. · Use a second monitor as your primary screen. · Extend video to a second monitor. · Share video in a conference room, classroom or auditorium setting. · Make a MacBook or Chromebook compatible with an HDMI, DVI or VGA monitor. Display Crystal-Clear Video on an HDMI, DVI or VGA Monitor Connect your HDMI, DVI or VGA cable to the adapter to enjoy high-definition video. · HDMI video resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 (4K x 2K) at 30 Hz · DVI single-link video resolutions up to 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 Hz · VGA video resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 (1080p) at 60 Hz · 36-bit Deep Color (12 bits per channel) · Supports USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode · Supports 7.1-channel surround sound (HDMI only) Simplify Travel with a Bus-Powered Video Adapter Bring this bus-powered adapter with you for compatibility with an HDMI, DVI or VGA monitor in BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments. You don't need to carry multiple adapters or an external power supply. · With a footprint similar in size to a credit card, this portable adapter fits almost anywhere. · Lightweight, streamlined design doesn't add weight to your load. · Built-in cable eliminates the chance of losing or forgetting the USB-C cord. · Plug-and-play operation means you don't need software or drivers.