Continuum allows Windows 10 phones to function as PCs by connecting to an external display, keyboard, and mouse. This turns the smartphone interface into an optimized desktop interface running universal Windows apps. Potential benefits include reducing hardware needs for students and businesses. Advantages are lower costs and increased mobility since processing is done on the phone rather than external devices. Disadvantages include lower performance for intensive tasks and reliance on internet connectivity for cloud-based systems. The future may include laptops and tablets that are just screens powered by connected phones that provide all computing capabilities.