Connect my laptop to a second monitor
Almost always plug-and-play; if the monitor doesn’t appear, two checks fix it.
- Plug the cable into the monitor and the laptop — HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB-C all work depending on what you have.
- Turn the monitor on and switch it to the right input source (button on the monitor).
- Press Win+P on the laptop. Choose Extend (most common) or Duplicate.
- If the monitor doesn’t appear: Win+I → System → Display → Multiple displays → Detect.
- Still not there? Try a different cable. If it’s USB-C, make sure the cable is rated for video — not all USB-C cables are.
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