Connecting More Than One Monitor to a Laptop 🔌 Step 1: Check Your Laptop’s Ports Identify available ports on your laptop: HDMI USB-C / Thunderbolt DisplayPort VGA (older laptops) Some laptops have only one display output – you may need a USB-C dock, DisplayLink adapter, or multiport hub to connect more than one monitor. 🖥️ Step 2: Connect the Monitors Direct Connection (if multiple ports available): Plug each monitor directly into a different port. Docking Station or USB-C Hub: Connect the hub to the laptop and attach your monitors to the hub. DisplayLink Adapter (for USB-A ports): Install DisplayLink drivers (if prompted), then plug in the adapter and monitor. ⚙️ Step 3: Configure Display Settings Windows: Right-click on the desktop → Display settings Under "Multiple displays", select: Extend (recommended for multiple screens) Duplicate (same display on all screens) Drag and rearrange screens to match physical layout Click Apply macOS: Apple menu → System Settings → Displays Click Arrange to position displays Tick or untick Mirror Displays as needed 🔁 Tips Make sure monitors are powered on and set to the correct input (e.g. HDMI 1, DisplayPort). For best performance, use identical resolution monitors when possible. If one screen isn't detected, click Detect Displays in Windows or unplug and reconnect.