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I also recently bought a monitor with USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) which I can plug it's single cable into my DELL XPS and charge it, output 4K@60 to the display, and

I also recently bought a monitor with USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) which I can plug it's single cable into my DELL XPS and charge it, output 4K@60 to the display, and have my mouse and keyboard which are connected to the back of the monitor. The downside is when I want to use the same kb/mouse with my desktop, I have to unplug them from the monitor and plug them into the desktop.

hkjhreiou 7y ago
> The downside is when I want to use the same kb/mouse with my desktop, I have to unplug them from the monitor and plug them into the desktop. I use a cheap USB hub which has a button that can switch between two outputs for this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MXXQKGM/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MXXQKGM/
- silon42 7y ago
  I use the same solution (not hub like you, but USB 4x switch, originally intended for printers, with an extra hub for have keyboard/mouse). Not all brands work for keyboard/mouse, but I have several that do.
- alias_neo 7y ago
  Thats a great idea thanks. It's a shame the monitor didn't integrate this for when I switch display input, I was hoping to reduce the number of cables and boxes I use :(
mangosherbet 7y ago
Which monitor did you buy? I've been looking for one with USB-C support as I also have an XPS13. I have a 9360 and I know it uses a neutered TB3 PCIe lane (or something of that nature) so I'm concerned about being able to use a 4k 60 fps display with it. Have you had any issues? I use both Ubuntu and Windows on the machine, have you tried both with the monitor?
- alias_neo 7y ago
  I bought the LG 27UL850, I have a 2019 XPS 13. I don't run Windows so I can't answer that but Ubuntu 19.04 runs fine, although I've had minor issues with the laptop coming out of sleep and not outputting to the display occasionally. EDIT: It's really nice in portrait for coding. I don't use the supplied stand but a desk mounted arm.
ProZsolt 7y ago
The new Dell monitors have built-in KVM-s for exactly your use case. https://www.dell.com/en-uk/work/shop/dell-ultrasharp-38-curved-monitor-u3818dw/apd/210-amqh/monitors-monitor-accessories https://www.dell.com/en-uk/work/shop/dell-ultrasharp-38-curv...
- alias_neo 7y ago
  Ah that would have been ideal in a slightly smaller size.

hkjhreiou 7y ago

> The downside is when I want to use the same kb/mouse with my desktop, I have to unplug them from the monitor and plug them into the desktop. I use a cheap USB hub which has a button that can switch between two outputs for this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MXXQKGM/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MXXQKGM/

silon42 7y ago
I use the same solution (not hub like you, but USB 4x switch, originally intended for printers, with an extra hub for have keyboard/mouse). Not all brands work for keyboard/mouse, but I have several that do.
alias_neo 7y ago
Thats a great idea thanks. It's a shame the monitor didn't integrate this for when I switch display input, I was hoping to reduce the number of cables and boxes I use :(

mangosherbet 7y ago

Which monitor did you buy? I've been looking for one with USB-C support as I also have an XPS13. I have a 9360 and I know it uses a neutered TB3 PCIe lane (or something of that nature) so I'm concerned about being able to use a 4k 60 fps display with it. Have you had any issues? I use both Ubuntu and Windows on the machine, have you tried both with the monitor?

alias_neo 7y ago
I bought the LG 27UL850, I have a 2019 XPS 13. I don't run Windows so I can't answer that but Ubuntu 19.04 runs fine, although I've had minor issues with the laptop coming out of sleep and not outputting to the display occasionally. EDIT: It's really nice in portrait for coding. I don't use the supplied stand but a desk mounted arm.

ProZsolt 7y ago

The new Dell monitors have built-in KVM-s for exactly your use case. https://www.dell.com/en-uk/work/shop/dell-ultrasharp-38-curved-monitor-u3818dw/apd/210-amqh/monitors-monitor-accessories https://www.dell.com/en-uk/work/shop/dell-ultrasharp-38-curv...

alias_neo 7y ago
Ah that would have been ideal in a slightly smaller size.