When we talk of desk upgrades, what usually comes to mind is a monitor arm, cable management tray, or monitor light bar. You might even include a better chair, a larger desk, or a deskmat on the list. However, the desk upgrade I “discovered” was already part of my setup for many years — I had simply never considered it. My monitor’s built-in USB ports were something I never thought of using. On my previous monitor, I was used to plugging in my peripherals directly to the motherboard. There was no lack of USB ports, so the monitor’s USB hub went unused for years. It was only recently that I discovered its oft-ignored benefits, and since then, even my wireless peripherals have the monitor’s USB hub to thank for their excellent connectivity. Even if your motherboard has a few vacant USB ports, I recommend leaving them free for your high-bandwidth devices. Use your monitor’s USB ports to the fullest for peripherals that don’t need as much bandwidth. You’ll also have a cleaner desk as a bonus.