Dual Monitor Setup: How to Connect Two Monitors to One Laptop

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  • @KevinStratvert
    @KevinStratvert  2 місяці тому +8

    Here are the products featured in this video to help you connect multiple monitors:
    🔗 HDMI Splitter - amzn.to/3OpK0pN
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    Purchasing through these links gives me a small commission to support videos on this channel. The price to you is the same.

    • @heinrichvanrooi175
      @heinrichvanrooi175 2 місяці тому

      Would it work if you computer only has 4GB Ram or does it require at least 8GB..Ram..?

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 місяці тому +1

      You can use multiple monitors with a computer that has 4GB of RAM, but you might notice some performance issues, especially if you run resource-intensive applications. Ideally, 8GB of RAM or more is recommended for a smoother experience when using multiple monitors. It helps your system handle the extra load better.

  • @B-Wrecks10
    @B-Wrecks10 2 місяці тому +14

    10 out of 10 video tbh straight to the point and very precise. Has links and everything. What a godsend you are as a human tbh.

  • @shoop4040
    @shoop4040 Місяць тому +2

    This is crazy to say; however, I will. I just realized I've been watching your videos for help since your "how to use your iPhone as a mic" from 8 years ago. I have used some as guides, and here I am landing on another as I'm contemplating adding my daughter's monitor to my computer since she doesn't use it. Look at you with 3.35M subscribers! I can see from back then that you were not so sure what to do with the channel, having some family and tech together. Continue to have the time of your life, Bud.

  • @tshepomalaka9679
    @tshepomalaka9679 2 місяці тому +9

    Damn ! I needed that , I’ll be changing the location of the different screens on display - I never knew you could do this 😅 thanks Kevin , much love , from RSA 🇿🇦

  • @emeraldmilcham6041
    @emeraldmilcham6041 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for making this short, concise and to the point.
    I just purchased a second monitor for my desk and didn't realize I needed an HDMI extender to project.

  • @martijnbomas1490
    @martijnbomas1490 2 місяці тому +21

    Hi Kevin, great video. But only one thing: not all usb c ports does support extra monitors. The usb c port must support DisplayPort alt mode or Thunderbolt. Otherwise it will not work. Import thing to know!

  • @AC1131-i8d
    @AC1131-i8d 2 місяці тому +2

    In an effort to minimise the number of cables I connect to my laptop (saving on wear and tear) I use the USB-C to a dock which has a number of HDMI, Display ports, audio in/out, and USB-A ports. That way I only need to plug one cable into the dock to get all the peripherals I need via the dock. I also disconnect the laptop display when using the 2 x externals. By the way DisplayFusion is a handy application for dual display.

  • @demiquadfpv3333
    @demiquadfpv3333 2 місяці тому +3

    The best answer is to get a monitor with a dock built-in to it. Like Dells P2425he then get the non dock version P2425h and link it to the first screen. This way one usb c cable to your laptop and it charges does dual screen, ethernet and usb peripherals. Such a tidy setup especially with wireless kB/mouse in the back of the screen

  • @RickTexas
    @RickTexas 2 місяці тому +12

    One hint, if you are stacking your monitors, drag them on top of each other in the System / Display so you can move the mouse up/down between monitors instead of side by side.

    • @eugeneh6494
      @eugeneh6494 Місяць тому +1

      What a genius idea. Thx for sharing!

  • @waynej_xyz
    @waynej_xyz 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing I think have a docker or hub would help for more flexible condition via usbc cable of laptop

  • @АхмедЭлкади
    @АхмедЭлкади 2 місяці тому +3

    Great job as usual Kevin 👏🤞🤙

  • @saifalniamah9002
    @saifalniamah9002 17 днів тому

    Simple and clear explanation. Thank you.

  • @ShivyaSethi
    @ShivyaSethi 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Kevin
    Can you please make a video on Redcap tutorial. It would be really helpful😊

  • @rodneyalubokho5838
    @rodneyalubokho5838 2 місяці тому +4

    You are a lifesaver💯

  • @LarryHawkMusic
    @LarryHawkMusic 22 дні тому

    Thanks for the video. Very informative. Can one of the monitors be touchscreen, and the other non touch?

  • @SR-ld7kh
    @SR-ld7kh Місяць тому

    Very Informative video, thanks for sharing this Kevin

  • @ExcelVisual
    @ExcelVisual 2 місяці тому +6

    Kevin out here making us all feel like tech wizards. 🧙‍♂ Now I just need two monitors and a reason to feel this productive!

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 місяці тому +4

      Once you get multiple monitors, there's no going back😅

    • @ExcelVisual
      @ExcelVisual 2 місяці тому +2

      @@KevinStratvert 100%

  • @JayGeezw
    @JayGeezw 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you very much. Brilliant tutorial.

  • @tiffanyrossman2531
    @tiffanyrossman2531 23 дні тому

    This worked! Thank you!

  • @pstJoshuaoboagwina
    @pstJoshuaoboagwina 2 місяці тому +3

    Thank you so much

  • @ENG_TheophilusLangat-w6h
    @ENG_TheophilusLangat-w6h 2 місяці тому +4

    Thanks bro

  • @NeemaEnriquez
    @NeemaEnriquez Місяць тому

    This worked for me. Thanks!

  • @davinp
    @davinp 2 місяці тому +2

    You can also buy a docking station to connect two screens if your laptop doesn't have all the ports

  • @Mohammed-qk2fu
    @Mohammed-qk2fu 2 місяці тому +1

    thanks man. that really helped

  • @X4Xubi
    @X4Xubi 2 місяці тому +1

    Sir Please make a video tutorial on how to use Lark (A tool with rich features used for remote work)

  • @Lia_T
    @Lia_T 2 місяці тому +2

    I couldn't work without multiple monitors. I don't think I could ever go back to one. Of course when out and about, e.g. on a plane, I have to only have one, but then I'm usually just killing time on my tablet or phone. I also use the wireless function to add my phone screen to my display, to save me switching between devices.

  • @barthonhoff5547
    @barthonhoff5547 2 місяці тому +2

    I am using a thunderbolt hub, that extends my laptop to two uhd screens. Regardless whether it’s an Apple or Windows computer with thunderbolt.

  • @MaxPayne19146
    @MaxPayne19146 2 місяці тому +2

    I’ll make sure to send this to my manager who has 25 years work experience and gets paid 4x more than me.

  • @mclarenzmacey9701
    @mclarenzmacey9701 Місяць тому +1

    Hi question, can i connect the monitor 1 via hdmi port of the laptop and then for the 2nd monitor via usb type c port?

  • @laurendilaurentis6467
    @laurendilaurentis6467 15 годин тому

    Is a hub the same thing as a docking station?

  • @IosifPetruPuha
    @IosifPetruPuha Місяць тому +1

    Simple question from a noob: if I have an HDMI port on the laptop AB’s two available monitors each with HDMI, if I buy a USB-to-HDMI adapter will I be able to connect one of the monitors to the PC using a straight HDMI cable and another one using the HDMI cable on the monitor end, going inside the USB-to-HDMI adapter on the PC end? And would I be able to do extension as well as duplication ? I mean, I’d like to have some content on the PC, some other content on the monitor 1 and some other on the monitor 2

  • @adityaujjainwal5493
    @adityaujjainwal5493 13 днів тому

    Will this have an impact on my laptop's performance?

  • @MyWissam
    @MyWissam 2 місяці тому +3

    Do all these additions slow down the computer? (a layperson asking)

    • @brendonoleary519
      @brendonoleary519 2 місяці тому +2

      Not in my experience.

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 місяці тому +1

      If your computer has decent hardware, multiple monitors shouldn’t slow it down much. But if your graphics card or system resources are already stretched thin, you might notice a bit of a slowdown.

    • @MyWissam
      @MyWissam 2 місяці тому

      @@KevinStratvert thank you, Kevin

  • @ahitbro
    @ahitbro 2 місяці тому +3

    Can we connect two laptop maybe for different purposes?

    • @AndyK.1
      @AndyK.1 2 місяці тому

      With dell KVM monitor

  • @gsr4535
    @gsr4535 20 днів тому

    Question, is it possible to not use, that is, close out the laptop screen and just use the two large monitors? Thank you.

  • @jimlepeu
    @jimlepeu 2 місяці тому +1

    Been using 2 monitors for about 20 years now.

  • @TroyVayanos
    @TroyVayanos 24 дні тому

    Is it possible to do this without any cables involved? I want to connect my laptop to 2 monitors wirelessly.

  • @tumelomatlanato7157
    @tumelomatlanato7157 2 місяці тому +2

    I want to connect desktop monitor to external screen via HDMI connect but when I connect it the second monitor doesn't switch on. What could be that I am doing wrong?

  • @JourdanMount
    @JourdanMount 2 місяці тому +1

    can you run the single in for cameras with the HUB?

  • @thermos750
    @thermos750 Місяць тому

    Thanks for you video, I have a older ACER labptop, I do have a HDMI and VGA (PC) port coming off the laptop. Both of monitors are hooked up, but I can't get the laptop to recognize both at the same time. I would like to be able to split my screen to have gmail on one and web browsing on the other. Do I need a 3rd screen, or could I do this with one laptop and 1 external display vs having the laptop and 2 external displays?

  • @RJArrayCPA
    @RJArrayCPA 2 місяці тому +1

    What if you have two monitors that have a 240 Hz refresh rate? Are you only limited to what the split extender offers, such as one monitor at 60 Hz in the other monitor at only 30 Hz? Do they make split extenders that can handle a much higher refresh rate?

  • @wwsalescowwsalesco1726
    @wwsalescowwsalesco1726 7 днів тому

    Any options to use this little gem if my laptop does not support DisplayPort alt mode or Thunderbolt (not seeing either marking on the laptop or port(s). Also, I only have 1 "standard" USB port and 1 USB-C port. I want to be able to extend my display to other 2 monitors.

  • @bniu7220
    @bniu7220 6 днів тому

    I have a Lenovo laptop that has USB-C outputs and also a HDMI output. Is it possible to connect 2 separate monitors (one via USB-C and one via HDMI) and then "Extend" across both Monitors?

  • @patrickgummer423
    @patrickgummer423 12 днів тому

    lets say i have two monitors hooked up to my pc, is there a way to have my work laptop also hooked up to those monitors. So i can turn either one on and both monitors will be connoted.

  • @Wooster77
    @Wooster77 Місяць тому

    Is there a version of this splitXtend product that uses an hdmi input instead of usb-c? My laptop has a micro hdmi port, but no usb-c ports (but it does have usb 3.0 ports). Isn't hdmi a better connection method for video than usb-c or usb 3?

  • @SteveLombo
    @SteveLombo 7 днів тому

    My inspiron 17 5767 laptop does not have a USB-C, DisplayPort alt mode or Thunderbolt port. Will any of your options listed work to extend to 2 or 3 monitors? Your help would be appreciated. Thank you!

  • @BenBru-cz6mr
    @BenBru-cz6mr Місяць тому

    Can you use 2 different hdmi ports

  • @anthonylenzo3675
    @anthonylenzo3675 2 місяці тому +2

    What about those monitors that one can attach to laptop? ex. Xebec

  • @kml3558
    @kml3558 Місяць тому

    Ok I’m confused so I got a usb c to hdmi hub so it also has usb a and Ethernet on it but anyway I plugged my 2nd monitor in and it my monitor turned on like it knew there was a display but it didn’t show anything. Is it a problem with the adapter or something else

  • @chrissim800
    @chrissim800 17 днів тому

    I have a gaming laptop with a 240Hz refresh rate, but the Splitxtend device seems to only support 30Hz. Will my display monitor still be able to show 240Hz, or will it be limited to 30Hz due to the Splitxtend?
    Thanks!

  • @Isnt_she_sweet
    @Isnt_she_sweet 2 місяці тому

    I still need help😢I need to connect 2 Dell monitors to a Lenovo Thinkpad for work. I purchased a usb-c docking station dual monitor adapter. Will this allow me to display multiple applications on my monitors and not just mirror the laptop? TIA

  • @whitleypedia
    @whitleypedia 8 днів тому

    My experience is that when using an HDMI splitter, Windows extends only one display. Which makes me wonder what the point of an HDMI splitter is.

  • @ushaneupane7346
    @ushaneupane7346 Місяць тому

    Hello, Could you please make a video on troubleshooting for "Adobe Acrobat has finished searching the document. No matches were found" when words clearly in documents Adobe Acrobat 2020"?

  • @aperson1181
    @aperson1181 Місяць тому

    What about Anker 553 USB-C Hub, 8-in-1 USB C Dock, Anker 553 USB-C Hub, 8-in-1 USB C Dock, it can mirror or extend and it has additional ports and is much cheaper.

  • @lukeheatley4148
    @lukeheatley4148 2 місяці тому +4

    Sorry but the best solution is to get a monitor with:
    1 x DisplayPort version 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
    1 x DisplayPort (Out) with MST (HDCP 1.4)
    This allows you to take a single cable (minDP to DP) from your laptop to monitor1 and then a second DP cable from monitor1 to the next monitor2. I used a SurfaceBook with 2 monitors like this for years.

    • @AndyK.1
      @AndyK.1 2 місяці тому

      This

    • @jacksonmacd
      @jacksonmacd 2 місяці тому +1

      With this setup, does the 2nd monitor duplicate the 1st monitor, or is it independent?

    • @AndyK.1
      @AndyK.1 2 місяці тому +1

      @@jacksonmacd Independent on PC. (For Mac it’s more complicated)

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 місяці тому

      This also works well. I believe it's referred to as daisy chaining, but as you mention, your monitor needs to support this (as well as your cable).

  • @sumanjali-u9l
    @sumanjali-u9l 2 місяці тому +2

    We can't sign in Capcut from India , pls give solution so that we can't able to export2or share videos also

  • @yasseryoutube
    @yasseryoutube 2 місяці тому +1

    As alwayas kevin is my Ai angel😅

  • @ritikagupta8125
    @ritikagupta8125 2 місяці тому +1

    Please 🙏 can you tell me a good and free AI tool for creating good question papers such that it is exactly like the sample board paper and covers the syllabus chapters by uploading the pdf file or word file 😊

  • @brinaTech
    @brinaTech 2 місяці тому +2

    Number one to comment

    • @mohammadiaa
      @mohammadiaa 2 місяці тому +3

      Kevin commented before you

    • @4-7th_CAV
      @4-7th_CAV 2 місяці тому +1

      @@mohammadiaa and now he is Number "TWO" ! LOL

    • @KevinStratvert
      @KevinStratvert  2 місяці тому

      First non-Kevin comment 😁

  • @TioTio-r4e
    @TioTio-r4e 17 днів тому

    I dont have a usbc port or hdmi all my ports are already connected to my first monitor keyboaed and mouse

  • @christinahorton9369
    @christinahorton9369 2 дні тому

    What if I want to use 3 monitors with a desktop model...not a laptop

  • @ashishmeena516
    @ashishmeena516 Місяць тому

    Bro I don't have type C cable monitor

  • @preciousnemukula1605
    @preciousnemukula1605 2 місяці тому +18

    Please give me your old pc

  • @dxrkhartduellinks690
    @dxrkhartduellinks690 Місяць тому

    Useless video tried making all my monitors independent with a dock and hdmi splitter for my Msi claw and it’s all extended but I can’t

  • @mohammadiaa
    @mohammadiaa 2 місяці тому +1

    The