Sometimes two displays can help with faster multitasking, with one showing your apps and the other one for the reference windows and tabs. A wired connection may not be suitable as most laptop display ports output to other devices and do not receive inputs. However, it is not a problem if both systems are on Windows and share the same wi-fi network.
Using a laptop as a second monitor (Windows 10)
Example: Windows desktop and a Windows laptop.
To begin, look for wifi.
From the laptop’s start menu, select Settings.
Choose the system and then Projecting to this PC.
Now on the primary device (desktop), use windows+P and click Connect to a wireless display link showing at the bottom.
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(Alternatively, select systems on the desktop, go to displays – multiple displays and then choose to connect to a wireless device.)
Select Extend from the options that appear on the screen.
Search for –connect to a wireless display and click on the name of your laptop when that appears.
The two displays are now linked. Similarly, you can connect a Mac to an iPod as a second display with Mac OS.
FAQs:
- What is Miracast?
The wi-fi display app Miracast helps a device (like a PC) cast a display on a TV screen through wireless display adapters. For example, connecting a Miracast adapter to your PC allows you to cast the display to another device through wi-fi.
- What is the primary criterion for connecting a second display device?
Both the devices you want to connect must run on the same operating system, either Windows or Mac OS.
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