How To Set UP Secondary Monitor?

Jeffer James
2 min readApr 23, 2021

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How to Set up your secondary monitor? Well, Here is the complete process for that.

1 . Check The Monitor Input Port.

After checking your computer output port it’s time to check your monitor input ports. Also, you don’t have to connect both monitors with the same ports. For example, If your first monitor is connected with a VGA port then you can use your second monitor with an HDMI port.

2. Use Proper Cables and Adapters

If you don’t have proper cables or adapters to connect your second monitor then make sure to buy in online from Amazon or any tech department store.

3. Connect The Monitor

Now connect one end of the cable to your computer or laptop video output port and one end to your second monitor video input ports. After that connect your monitor’s power cable with the electric switch. Now turn on your monitor and set up some display preferences for your monitor.

4. Setting Display Preference In Windows 10

1. Once the computer is opened simply click the Windows button and search for Settings.

2. In the settings go to System Tab > Display.

3. After that Scroll down to the “Multiple displays” section.

4. Here you need to click on the Multiple Displays option.

5. Now you will get three options to choose from. You can select any of them as per your choice.

  • Extend these displays (recommended) — Used as an extension of your first monitor. Basically, offers more space for work.
  • Duplicate these displays — Shows same content on second display which shows on the first.
  • Show only on 1 — Show content only on the first monitor.
  • Show only on 2 — Show content only on the second monitor.

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The Bottom Line

So this is how you can set up a second monitor with your computer or laptop. I hope you like the post if you have any queries or suggestions regarding this post then feel free to ask us in the comment section we would love to help you as soon as possible.

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