Pay close attention to the USB port version required by these devices.
You will see the USB ports listed there.
Once the driver software is installed, shut down your box.
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Plug the USB end of the adapter into the correct USB port on your laptop.
Next, start up your system and let it fully boot before moving on to the next step.
With the driver software installed, your box should detect the two monitors.
Adjust the monitors so your mouse cursor flows smoothly between your laptop display and the additional monitors.
Select theStartmenu and typeDisplay.
You will now see the second and third display.
Adjust the display so they are positioned the way they are next to your laptop display.
SelectApplyto accept the monitor positions.
These ports are available on both macOS and Windows 10 laptops.
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This port is usually located near the power adapter port.
Older versions are more rectangular in shape and might be found on older laptops.
The port allows you to plug into a docking station with a single cable.
The docking station provides video, audio, power, and even a data connection all through that cable.
Most importantly, they provide access to two external monitor ports from that single Thunderbolt connection.
These extend the single Thunderbolt port on your rig into two external monitors.
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If you have newer monitors, they may include a Thunderbolt input.
However if you want to connect two external monitors, your laptop will need two Thunderbolt ports.
The process of using a dock or a hub is the same.
Look closely at the specs for this when you purchase.
Once purchased, just plug the single display port cable into your laptop.
Then use cables to connect each of the adapter ports to each of your adapters.
Many of these adapters provide plug-and-play installation without any software required.
Others may require driver software.
Some may also require an external power adapter.
FAQ
Setting up a laptop as a monitorin Windows 10 requires both computers to have access toMiracast.
OpenSettings>System>Projecting to this PC> set drop-downs toAvailable everywhere,Every time, andNever.
Next, selectConnecton the casting computer and then set permissions on the receiving computer.
