StarTech.com USB 2.0 to VGA Adapter, USB to VGA Monitor Converter for Windows, 1440x900 (no support for macOS/ChromeOS/Linux) - TAA

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At £15.61 ex-VAT this StarTech USB 2.0 to VGA adapter is one of those “works well enough for the job” buys—especially if you’re just trying to add a basic second display for admin work, training rooms, or a spare office monitor. For Windows users it’s a straightforward, low-drama solution: plug in, install the driver if your setup needs it, and you’ve got VGA output without digging around for docking stations or pricey graphics upgrades. In practice, it’s great for static-ish tasks (spreadsheets, dashboards, email, browser work) where you don’t need blistering refresh rates.

Why I *wouldn’t* recommend it: it’s USB 2.0 to VGA, so don’t expect buttery performance for video, animations, or anything latency-sensitive. Also, if you’re hoping for compatibility beyond Windows, the “no macOS/ChromeOS/Linux support” matters—don’t buy it thinking it’ll be a universal adapter across mixed fleets. Bottom line: buy this if your environment is firmly Windows and you just need cheap, reliable extra screen real estate on VGA. Skip it if you need modern display tech (or smoother motion/video), or if you’re standardising adapters across multiple operating systems.