No, mini HDMI carries video only, so touch and power need a separate USB connection. Evetech's portable monitors run from R1,799 to R45,499.
One cable cannot do two jobs here. The mini HDMI port on the Acer PM161QT carries picture only, so Acer PM161QT touch over HDMI will show an image but never register a finger. Touch and power travel over USB, which means a second cable, or a single USB-C cable that carries everything.
No. Mini HDMI sends video and nothing else, so the touchscreen and the power both need a separate USB connection when you use HDMI. A laptop with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode can send video, touch data and power down one cable, but check the host first. Evetech's portable monitors run from R1,799 to R45,499.
Think of it as three signals sharing two possible routes:
So the HDMI route needs HDMI for the picture plus a USB lead for touch and power. Leave the USB cable out and the monitor may stay dark or show a power warning, and touch will not respond even if the picture works.
If your laptop's USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, one cable carries video and data, and the monitor draws its power through it. Not every USB-C port does this. Some are data-only. Look for a small DisplayPort or monitor symbol beside the port, or the laptop's spec sheet.
Power is the next catch. A thin laptop port may offer limited current, and a bright portable screen with touch uses more than a dim one. If the screen flickers or restarts, plug in a separate USB power source. A phone charger and cable will do.
Once touch is connected, Windows can send taps to the wrong display when two screens are active. Open Control Panel, then Tablet PC Settings, then Setup, and follow the prompts to assign touch to the portable monitor. This is a one-off step.
In a Pretoria or Johannesburg flat where one desk does everything, a portable touchscreen under the main monitor holds chat, music controls or a dashboard. Two cables from the laptop to the screen add clutter, so the USB-C route saves the most space when your laptop supports it. Cable length is another detail: a 1 metre lead keeps the monitor close, while a long one trails across the desk.
Evetech's portable monitors category runs from R1,799 to R45,499. Touch is a feature to read in the name line: the UPERFECT Unify Y 15.6" FHD Vertical Business Monitor at R2,799 lists a 5-point capacitive touchscreen. The portable monitor picks page compares options by use, and the monitor best sellers page shows full-size options.
No. Mini HDMI carries video only. Touch and power need a separate USB connection.
Yes, if the laptop's USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and can supply enough power.
Check that the USB cable is connected, then run Tablet PC Settings, Setup in Control Panel to assign touch to the right display.
The port may not supply enough current. Use a separate power source.
Look for a DisplayPort or monitor symbol beside it, or check the laptop's specifications.
Adding a second screen? Browse Evetech's portable monitors and check their ports so touch, video and power all connect cleanly.
No. Mini HDMI carries video only. Touch and power need a separate USB connection.
Yes, if the laptop's USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and can supply enough power.
Check that the USB cable is connected, then run Tablet PC Settings, Setup in Control Panel to assign touch to the right display.
The port may not supply enough current. Use a separate power source.
Look for a DisplayPort or monitor symbol beside it, or check the laptop's specifications.
No, the original DJI Mic Mini transmitter has no internal storage, so it cannot record a backup on its own. It can pair to a phone over Bluetooth, and a two-transmitter kit puts each speaker on a separate stereo channel.
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Use the 3.5mm cable for wired XM6 listening, because the USB-C port is for charging, not audio input. A flat battery still allows passive playback without noise cancelling, and on a wired call you speak into the phone's own microphone.
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Only the G7 Pro Wireless edition pairs with Xbox without a cable; the original Tri-Mode editions connect by USB. South African buyers should read the edition name before paying, because Evetech's GameSir G7 HE Wired Controller is R749 and wired by design.
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Yes, Volkano says the Quantum stores music on the watch itself, so you can listen without carrying a phone. Plan on Bluetooth earbuds to hear it, and note that local storage does not mean Spotify offline playback.
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Partly: a removable filter on a cooling pad can catch some dust, but it never makes a laptop dustproof. In dusty Highveld winters, pair any pad with clear vents and a filter you actually clean.
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No, the MX Master 4 is a Logi Bolt mouse, and Bolt and Unifying devices and receivers are not cross-compatible. If you are upgrading an old Logitech desk in Pretoria, plan on Bluetooth or a Bolt receiver; Evetech's office mouse shelf runs from R59 to R1,699.
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Check when Chrome saves power, compare a repeatable task on battery and separate browser changes from battery health and Windows settings.
Find Chrome's caption control, check language and audio and bring back the floating bubble when captions disappear during playback.
Open the simplified Chrome reader, adjust type and spacing and check whether the page supports the view before changing your display setup.
Find an open Chrome tab by title with a keyboard shortcut or the address bar, and keep important links in bookmarks for later.
Yes, Football Manager 27's published minimum names Intel HD 530, so integrated graphics can be enough. Steam lists 6GB RAM minimum and 12GB recommended, which puts Evetech's HP 15-fc0115ni at R10,799 in range.
No firm answer yet: Shrek 2 Remastered reaches PC on 10 November 2026 and its published requirements are not settled. Set a Rand ceiling first, since Evetech's Nvidia shelf runs from R1,099 to R33,999.
Free up to 212 GB on your PS5, because Rockstar says the install size depends on the device. That is a heavy pull on capped South African LTE, and Evetech lists a 500GB WD Blue SN5100 NVMe M.2 2280 drive at R1,999 to check against Sony's fit rules.
Yes, but wired only: Steam lists full DualSense support for Sonic Pico Park as USB only. For a braai-weekend couch session, a spare MARVO GT-90 Gamepad is R269 at Evetech and the GameSir Nova Lite is R349.
