Dual Monitor Cables Plug the power cords into your power strip. Connect the first monitor to your computer through the HDMI port or through a VGA port, if desired. Do the same for the second monitor. If your computer only has one HDMI port and one VGA port, which is common, find an adapter to complete the connection.

How do I run two monitors off one HDMI port?

Use an adapter, such as an HDMI to DVI adapter. This works if you have two different ports for your laptop and your monitor. Use a switch splitter, such as a Display splitter to have two HDMI ports. This works if you have only one HDMI port on your laptop but you need two HDMI ports.

What can you do with dual monitors?

Increase workflow on computer When using two monitors from a single computer, each employee can easily run multiple applications at once without having to change windows—this basically doubles the amount of available workspace. Dual monitors also make it simple to drag and drop data from one application to another.

What is the best way to use dual monitors?

Extend Display: By far the most common way to use a dual monitor setup is by extending your display. When you extend your display, it adds the second monitor as extra screen space for anything your PC could output. Extended displays are incredibly useful in work and home office computer setups.