Sometimes you have only one HDMI port on your computer (typically on a laptop), but need two ports so that you can connect 2 external monitors. You can use a switch splitter or display splitter to have two HDMI ports.

What connections do you need for dual monitors?

The monitors may come with VGA or DVI cables but the HDMI is the standard connection for most office dual monitor setups. The VGA can work easily with a laptop to monitor connection, especially with a Mac. Before you go about setting everything up, position your monitors on your desk.

Can you hook up 2 monitors up to a laptop only using display ports?

It depends on the laptop, the graphics card (or integrated graphics), the graphics drivers, and perhaps the amount of memory available. Some laptops will support two external monitors if you can find a way of plugging them in. For example, you could plug one into an HDMI port and the second into a VGA port.

Why do monitors have two display ports?

1 Answer. Multiple inputs are to switch between multiple sources. For instance, if you have a Playstation and a PC, both can be plugged into the monitor, and switched with the buttons on the monitor. Its common for monitors to have multiple HDMI inputs, and also common to have multiple types of inputs.

How do I connect 2 monitors to my old computer?

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How do I connect 2 monitors to my laptop with extended display?

Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select Screen resolution, then choose Extend these displays from the Multiple displays drop-down menu, and click OK or Apply.