There's not much question about it: Adding a second monitor to your work setup can increase your productivity up to 42%, according to one industry report. Studies have shown that secondary screens allow for greater efficiency by expanding the display area and giving users more control. 

Now Corsair, a longtime innovator in computer products, is taking that logic to a new level. With the Xeneon Edge, a 14.5-inch LCD touchscreen, the company has created a device that serves as a second (or third) monitor—but also does much, much more. It doubles as a stream deck, a volume mixer, a messaging hub and more. The possibilities are endless—and users are continuing to invent new ones every day.

A touch-screen monitor that transforms into whatever you wish

The Xeneon Edge comes with a detachable stand that props the screen up on your desk. But some users prefer mounting the Edge (which has a magnetic backplate) on their PC cases, which conveniently saves space. The display is clear and sharp, with a 2560x720 resolution, and it supports both horizontal and vertical orientation.

It's the software, however, that makes the Xeneon Edge a truly amazing tool. With the pre-made widgets, you can use it as a clock, a stopwatch, an air-quality monitor, a stock ticker, or a video player, to name just a few options.

Since it works with your keyboard, you can also make it your messaging hub, with widgets for Slack, Discord and other platforms, or treat it as a chatbot assistant. Use it to control music apps like Spotify or consult it for information on your computer performance like CPU usage and fan speeds.

Make your own widgets with AI, or import what others have dreamed up

Since the Edge's launch, Corsair has continued introducing new widgets; the newest version includes 20 extra pre-made tools. 

But the company has also made it easy for users to create their own widgets, with a WidgetBuilder Kit that's integrated with AI—meaning all you have to do is tell it what you want. Users have come up with their own creative transformations for the Xeneon Edge, like turning it into a digital piano or a scoreboard for sports games. Coming soon, you'll be able to import widgets dreamed up by Corsair's thriving online community of enthusiasts.

The Xeneon Edge could be the computer accessory you didn't know you needed, and using it is a constantly evolving experience of creative possibility. Pick one up at Corsair's website and see what it can unlock for you.