Laptop and Two Monitors - No Dock Required

[@djimbrong]

no lengthy intro, no filler words, just get to the point, what a rare tutorial i find these days excellent video, sir

[@Edsdrafts]

You are most welcome and thank you for kind words.

[@Trublessed50]

I know this video is two years old, but it was exactly what I was looking for. I have spent over 40 minutes trying to figure out what was wrong with my screens and you helped me in the matter of minutes thank you.

[@rukshanvidanagamage9788]

just need more content creators like YOU!. no bogus! straight to the point, you wont be left with questions, if someone cant understand this video and this gentleman's explanation, god bless them. AMAZING WORK! you just solved my problem in less than 4min.

[@Edsdrafts]

Hey. Thanks for kinds words, glad could help.

[@rodneymesina7634]

This is exactly what I needed. I bought an HDMI adapter only to find out that the seller gave me an HDMI Splitter so it only duplicate my display and not extend. So I bought an HDMI to USB Type C adapter to try if it will work and glad that I came across to your channel. I was planning to buy a dock station too 'coz I'm hopeless glad you saved me from spending on expensive ones. Now I'm confident that it will work. We have the same equipment tho, I'm using Dell 5310 with the same monitors as yours. Bless your soul :)

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Thank you for kind words. Keep in mind, older USB 3.0 docking stations are also still quite good, you can get used ones for very little money.

[@kekbur249]

I am having the same problem and just ordered a HDMI to USB Type C adapter. Hoping that works.

[@perrypereyra6671]

damn this is probably the most comprehensive tutorial I've ever seen. good job and thanks mate!

[@rosswilson7713]

Excellent video. Had to set up my wife’s dual system, and this worked perfectly! You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Thanks for your kind words. Glad could help.

[@sharperatio88]

This is a very fine tutorial. I went to Best Buy and they tried to upsell me on an HDMI splitter, which was very bad advice because it only duplicates and mirrors what's on the external monitors. Then they tried to sell me a dock station. Turns out the HDMI to USB Type C adapter described and used here was the best solution and was much cheaper. The method described here allowed me to increase my productivity on my at-home laptop. Thank you!

[@PMaxJ]

Not bad. However, the key info on USBC is missing! The USBC port MUST be either a 'display port' (look for D type logo next to it, OR Thunderbolt (look for a thunderbolt arrow next to it). If not most likely you have USB type C SS which is only useful for charging-i.e no vid output.

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. That's correct. Biggest issue is that USB Type C is just a connector type and the rest depends on wiring, very misleading for consumers. USB standards have gone downhill lately in my opinion.

[@FeiyanLiu-kn5cx]

Your videos have helped me a lot, very concise and clear, no complicated and obscure expressions and very realistic! I hope you keep doing them, I've become a fan!

[@TheGearDudes]

OMG, that was the best video on how to do this. I didnt even need to buy any cables! i had it all to go, just a few setting adjustments. THANK YOU!

[@maxisuresh]

Exactly What I was looking for a solution to connect multiple monitors to MAC (One has HDMI, Second Monitor has VGA Port). Big Thank you!

[@MedenEshete]

After I watched your video you saved me from buying a docking station and made it work using the two hubs I already have. now I have tripled what I can use for all. Thanks

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Glad could help. If you are aiming for hub in future - I strongly recommend Lenovo USB 3.0 Ultra docks. They can be found for very little money used. Companies literally throw them away these days even though they have nearly identical functionality as far as Ethernet, two 1080p 60Hz screens, keyboard, mouse and other USB accessory concerned.

[@donjoel6754]

Thank you sir. I really appreciate the short concise instructions. Starting out can be quite daunting but also fun.

[@catrinagibson9329]

Thank you so much. You have literally saved me hours of trying to work this out, and also $$ in restoring to buying an expensive hub :). In addition, I learned a few extra things. So grateful :D

[@aCitizenJOSerased]

Really nice and subtle editing here and there.

[@jcyt2023]

like others have said. thank you for clear explanation and guide! and not putting bs techno music and 10 second intro like 99% of all guide youtubers

[@andresfelipe4840]

Great video, I’ve been searching something like this for a while with no results until now. I actually have the same computer, so thanks

[@JacobFeng2011]

i rly luv how u highlight everything it makes it rly clear 😊

[@ms.coston9862]

Many Thanks!!!I looked at many videos on this but only this one showed the cables that I could understand!!!

[@jamila2957]

After watching your video I was able to set up my work command center in no time flat!

[@MinistryOfCommonSense]

Amazing!!!! Thank you so much for this. The wires I ordered come today and then following your instructions and it's worked perfectly.

[@GIRLS_WALK_TALK_VAN]

Thank you for the tip. I have at work a nice ($300) hub for connecting everything, but I can't bring it home when I WFH. The adaptor is an affordable way to connect the laptop to dual monitors.

[@dreamerforever6513]

This is a good learning video. Your clear instructions are easy to follow. Thank you.

[@SmartcadSoftwareSolutions]

very nice and good way to teach us, thanks i ahve a similar issue with this setup the 3rd screen is on Mini Dp to HDMI converter unfortunately its not showing anything on it

[@mmahesh0162]

Amazing video. You put it simple and slow and exactly explained what I was looking for. You exactly hit the need.

[@mohammednayim]

I had a doubt if the usb to HDMI and laptops HDMI will work together and you cleared it for me. Thank you.

[@Rfh78]

Thank you. I'm gonna be working from home and I need to set up my home office soon. This is what I was looking for. 😊

[@jmb4962]

Thank you for uploading this. Very helpful. Solved my issue quickly.

[@A-ad7889]

when i plugged in the hdmi to usb c chord it said error usb malfunctioned unrecognized device or something so i ordered a usb 3.0 docking station and it’s coming tomorrow

[@Edwin-ne3br]

LIFESAVERRRRR!!! I BOUGHT differents splitter or similar devices and nothing worked as I wanted !!! BUT this simple trick just was perfect!!!!

[@florindagonzalez5700]

I never considered this type of set up. I had to see it to get the idea. I'm thinking gonna do that now.😊

[@bryantm82004]

Title: Laptop and Two Monitors - No Dock Required, watch video.. requires type-c expansion dock.. lol

[@Edsdrafts]

Not quite, just a USB C to HDMI "dumb" adapter.

[@Jpch1004]

Thanks mate, will skip the video 😊

[@thealtchemist.x]

Saved me time watching. Tnx

[@TigerByteID]

Wow look what we have here... IF you have TYPE C MALE TO HDMI MALE cable then you don't need type c male to hdmi female adapter (or as YOU called 'type c expansion dock') or If you have monitor with type c input, then a type c male to type c male cable is enough...

[@ninthseeker2541]

It's just an adapter, do you even know what a dock is? People like you who don't know anything should really know when to put your mouth in the right place.

[@jameshaughton-b5u]

wow,,,,,,best video on youtube on this , no bs chessy intro '''without further ado... ''' totally ridicoulous when people say this i, immeditaley click thumbs down,, really helpful video

[@sharoncarter8823]

Great tutorial. I have added my 2 screens but it seems to only accept 1 screen at a time otherwise the 3rd screen goes blank and the 2nd screen just keeps flickering. How do I correct this?

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Check your cables, be sure you use Display Port or HDMI where possible and not VGA via adapters.

[@CanaldoCaverninha]

I have the same problem, did you fix it?

[@sahnyashiels2723]

@@CanaldoCaverninha alot of laptops do not support two external monitors as the usbc port doesn't support display

[@mmahesh0162]

I am also facing the similar issue . Still Trying to resolve.

[@MrsSchutte]

This solved the setup I was trying to do, thank you for the video, easy explanation

[@rashmirao]

Thanks for the clear directions. One small hiccup, I don’t have a usb-c port in my laptop. How do I achieve this?

[@jaeminlee804]

Thank you for the great instruction. Could you please explain why you need a the USB type-B cable connection? You mentioned in the video that it is to "use the hub on the monitor to power all the devices". But each monitor is connected with a power cable so I wonder if this USB type-B cable is really necessary.

[@scrunch7762]

It connects the USB ports on the monitor to the laptop, so you can plug in peripherals via the monitor.

[@michaelowino4829]

@@scrunch7762 is that connection mandatory if the peripherals will be connected on the laptop

[@Pranav_Chamoli]

nope@@michaelowino4829

[@Pranav_Chamoli]

but connecting peripherals to the monitor is helpful if you have dual PCs but common monitors

[@Cloxxki]

A $150 mini PC on an N100 CPU can now drive dual 4K at 120 Hz supposedly, over a Displayport. Some people use a USC-C to dual DP splitter to achieve a two screen 4K setup. According to GPT it's important to get a DP1.4 capable USB port such as Thunderbolt 4.

[@sharoncoote7424]

Thanks. Very clear and easy to follow.❤

[@vittoriomezzamusic2209]

Hello and thank you very much for your interesting video. I have a question for you. I need to connect my Lenovo Ideapad Flex15 i7 (2014) to 2 monitors: one is an LG tv (quite old) and one is a newer Samsung screen. I would like to have 3 independent screens (1, 2, 3), exactly as in your nice video! At the moment I'm using the HDMI port from my laptop to the HDMI splitter, then going to the 2 monitors (HDMI). So Windows recognizes 2 screens only, 1 and 2 (doubled) . On my laptop there are 3 standard USB ports, 1 HDMI, 1 ethernet. Can I connect the third monitor through an USB cable from my laptop to the HDMI monitor port? Not using any HDMI splitter? If so, does my video card support this third monitor or do I need to get an external video card? In this case can you suggest any ones to connect through USB? Lastly, are there any other options for connecting 3 monitors to get 3 separate screens? Thank you very much in advance for your help. Best

[@joaotiagomamederibeiro3643]

Thank you for the tutorial. Have one question a bit different from the goal of this video. Not sure if you have also a video for that but i couldn't find it so far. What if one wants to have a KVM Switch to manage a dual monitor setup and respective USBs attached to the laptop to switch between 2 laptops? My laptop only has one HDMI which i believe forces me to have an HDMI Switch but there are plently and expensive. KVM HDMI Switch is already expensive as well. Any insights you can provide? Thank you in advance

[@cjames9320]

I want to make sure im doing this properly, because the monitor with the type-c to HDMI won't detect the signal. For that monitor, the special USB cord also has to be connected, right? Maybe I'm missing something

[@IceTeaa07]

This deserves a LIKE button.

[@sophiataylor657]

Hi , if you connect the keyboard and mouse to one monitor, how to they work on all three monitors. I have a lot to learn!😊

[@melinesimeon9083]

Wow, so efficient and clear. Thanks!

[@GnanPra]

You just made my day!! Thank you sir!

[@marcus7241]

Hi, brilliant video. Only thing now is that I have lost speakers to my laptop. Is there any way I can restore this?

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi.Yes, check your default audio device in sound settings. Probably is set to monitor now.

[@Duke52DDOJ]

Does the laptop need to have display port technology for the USB c port to work with the hdmi adapter?

[@NewKnicks31]

I was wondering if this can be done using a wireless HDMI extender and receiver going to a hdmi splitter then sending the signal to two separate monitors

[@sanaasanaa8607]

Can this work with a HDMI splitter , for some reason it didn’t for me and I have a brand new docking station also that doesn’t want to cooperate also .

[@planecrazytutorials9740]

Hey my del laptop has both vga and hdmi port so can i plug one display on vga and other on hdmi

[@NangHawkMustang]

Great video...thanks What is the cable at 1:16 for ?

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. That's for connecting monitor to act as USB hub, you can then connect your keyboard, mouse etc. to monitor while using only one USB port on your laptop.

[@NatalieMackay-yr8su]

Hi, I'm trying to get this set up using a HP laptop. I don't think my USB-C port extends display/audio as it hasn't worked. Any ideas on how I can get around this? My laptop has 1 HDMI port, a USB-C (which doesn't extend display/audio) and 2 USB ports. TIA

[@jacksonxbaj]

I'd like to set up a dual monitor system to extend my display & use different independent applications on each screen from the same desk top computer. I have an office job & this set up would be for working from home. I'm looking to purchase an additional used inexpensive VGA connectable LCD monitor for this set up & I'm on a bit of a budget. My desktop tower has only one VGA port which is already being used by my current monitor. The only other ports I have available are USB ports and a single old school serial port (no HDMI ports). Is there a specific adapter that I can use to do a dual monitor extended display? I thought the answer would be a VGA Y Splitter Cable but apparently from what I've been reading the VGA Y Splitter Cables will only allow for dual monitor "mirroring/exact duplicate displaying" which is useless for what I need. Please help! My desktop computer is a Dell OptiPlex 7010 /16 GB RAM, 2 TB HDD/WIN 10 PRO/ Core i5-2400 3.10GHz - if this information is of any help.

[@Edsdrafts]

As you have a desktop PC you have couple of options. One is to check if your 7010 also has a display port, if so it will accommodate DP, HDMI or VGA via inexpensive adapter. If not get an inexpensive low profile or full height PCI Express GPU depending on form factor of your 7010 and you will have at least 2 outputs. Eg. NVidia 710 or 1030.

[@jacksonxbaj]

@@Edsdrafts Thank you for these suggestions.

[@TheBolt123490]

Do you just close the laptop and press space bar after the monitor positioning to bring up your two monitors not the laptop screen ?

[@maneshkurkute8146]

Hello Sir - Nice Video. Thanks. Need your guidance please. I am planning for triple monitor setup - 1 laptop and 2 monitors 24" FHD. Laptop has USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4, USB charging). Monitors have HDMI port (2.0) and DisplayPort (1.2). What is the best way to create this setup with extend display option.

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. I'd say easiest way is to get USB C to HDMI adapter for one monitor and simply use DP cable for the other.

[@maneshkurkute8146]

@@Edsdrafts Thanks for taking time out for this. And my apologies for creating confusion. I will try to rephrase. It is windows laptop. It has 1 HDMI port and 1 Type C port (this Type C port supports DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 4). Objective is to have extend display mode on all 3 screens. Will any of the below options work seamlessly? Apologies again for making this lengthy. I am really confused. Just trying to have clarity before making all the purchases. Appreciate your assistance. Option 1 - USB C to Dual HDMI Adapter - Type C end connects to laptop's type C port and use HDMI cables to connect one end to monitor's HDMI port and other end to this adapter's HDMI port. Option 2 - USB C to Dual DisplayPort Adapter - Similar to above - instead of HDMI Adapter, this is DisplayPort Adapter and need to use DP cables instead of HDMI cables. Option 3 - Is there any other better way?

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Sure, no worries. I'd go for single port single display, just like in the video and avoid any splitters or active aka powered adapters. Simple is always better.

[@maneshkurkute8146]

@@Edsdrafts Thanks a lot ! Appreciate your patience and guidance !

[@richardhaen]

Very good video, I have a new hp laptop with windows 11 I have tried all the ways u showed to get my two montars

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Chances are your port does not support DP functionality. It might be used for USB data and charging only.

[@arelygarcia1737]

Do you have a video of how to connect two monitors without the laptop. I didn’t get Display cable just two Type b and HDMI

[@giampieroflaminio8172]

Hi! I am not detecting the third monitor. So the two screens works as mirrors only detected as 1 screen. How do I make detect the third?

[@salihk5235]

Got one question, I am also using a Dell P24195 with a latest Lenovo laptop. My qeustion is if we are connecting to external monitor do this effect the laptop battery? do we need to connect the laptop to power all time?

[@johnny2529]

Could I use a USB to HDMI adaptor for monitor #2 instead? my laptop had both USB-C and USB holes

[@soufianeakabouzz6812]

Great vid bro!!

[@Dessertpvnk]

Do I need the stuff on the back of the monitor? Can I just connect the USB-C/HDMI to one monitor and the HDMI on the laptop to the other monitor?

[@opeoyelana4048]

This was brilliant. Thank you very much. This was the perfect solution to my problem.

[@ganeshpardessi2542]

Hello I only have 1 Display Output (hdmi) by which I have connected by main primary monitor, can I connect my secondary monitor by using usb port ?? If Yes can you please suggest me the way ?

[@macheml6014]

On this setup can I duplicate desktop on one monitor and extend desktop on another?

[@RajeshPandianM]

For monitor 1, Can we use USB type C male cable to HDMI male cable instead of adaptor+hdmi cable?

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. You sure can.

[@khaldrogo8193]

Great video. Thank you. One question: (sorry if too basic).. what's the use of the cable at 1:17 / 2:33 please?

[@Edsdrafts]

Thank you. It is USB A to B cable. Usually used to connect some sort of peripheral to the PC. In this case it connects to monitor's USB hub allowing to "expand" USB connectivity by sacrificing one port in exchange for 4.

[@addye.5661]

If I don’t use this cable will this allow me to still connect 2 monitors ?

[@Edsdrafts]

@@addye.5661 yes it will, the cable is for USB devices as it is handy to have a USB hub on monitor but not essential and does not affect video signal.

[@addye.5661]

@@Edsdrafts hi, thanks for the reply. Will I be able to extend the monitors meaning not just duplicating? I’d like to be able to multitask and have a different program for each monitor ie excel on one monitor, email on another, and word on my laptop. Thanks!

[@arechj]

Very helpful! Thanks so much!

[@sowonluvaey2481]

I have an HDMI to HDMI and HDMI to USB-C. Used the HDMI to USB-C to connect my first monitor and it worked. However, it doesn't seem to work simultanaeously if I conmect my second monitor using the HDMI to HDMI port. When I checked the Advanced display settings, it says Display 3 isn't active.

[@MuhammadBilal-ev5wd]

I'm having the same issue, how did you fix it?

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. If your laptop has Thunderbolt (USB Type C) and you are using USB Type C to HDMI connecting to HDMI on monitor one and it works - cable should be fine. If you also have a HDMI connection on the same laptop and HDMI cable that you connect to HDMI on second monitor and that works independently - the cable should be fine. What's left is Win + P and ensure you are extending on all 3 and display properties show all monitors as extend and none are "disabled". Also update video drivers. Keep in mind if you are using 4k displays your laptop might not be able to output on both. Drop resolution to 1080p. Last but not least maybe your laptop simply does not allow use of both at the same time. Check manual.

[@IzoFoxUA]

Can we connect one monitor to laptop through HDMI and two monitors between them (HDMI OUT to HDMI IN)? I mean monitors, like Dell P2422HE? Will it work like two separate monitors?

[@TRUNUC진핵]

Thanks. Dock is useful for connect or disconnect all things at one time.

[@balboakhan786]

Hi is there any way I can connect my samsung screens to a Lenovo splitter? Where the HDMI feeds through the splitter and only one wire will connect to the laptop?

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Not sure what you mean by splitter. If you are talking about Lenovo USB Dock then sure why not. Brands should not matter much here.

[@balboakhan786]

@@Edsdrafts amazing thank you, do you know what wires I would require for this? I have got two HDMI feeding into the dock from the monitors. And a charging cable from the dock to the laptop? Do you know what other cables I would need to set up the dock with my laptop and monitors? Thank you!

[@Edsdrafts]

Your monitors should have their power cables connected to mains, same for the dock. If the dock is USB C type then that should be it.

[@honestnwaogu954]

Thanks for the video. I have usb c dock station. Everything on the dock station is working. But the HDMI is not sending signals to the second monitor When I unplug from the dock station and use it directly with the laptop's HDMI port, it works. I have tried everything I see online but not working. I have rolled back driver updates, nothing still. It's frustrating really. I don't know if any one has idea how to fix this.

[@kienpham8103]

my laptop is dell 7567 with only 1 hdmi. and 1 usb 3.0 and 2 usb 2.0. my laptop have no usb type C so how i can connect 2 monitors like you? i connecting dell to 1 monitor. may be i can connect my usb with usb to type C and connect it( usb to C) to ( type C to hdmi) and to 3rd monitor? hope your reply soon. thanks

[@stefke848]

Won't it just work with the usb-c to hdmi adapter and a second hdmi cable? Or why is the additional hi speed usb cable needed?

[@JJFlores197]

Its not required unless you want to use the USB ports on the monitor. The cable provides that data connection between the monitor's USB hub and the laptop :1:14

[@jayroxthosedrumz]

Can I do this with Mac?? I have hdmi cables. And type c to type c. Along with a small usb/type c hub. I’m using a MacBook Pro as my main. And a Samsung m7 as my main monitor and an hp 2333 monitor

[@GreeniusGenius]

No you need a Thunderbolt dock like a CalDigit TS4, macOS for whatever reason doesn’t support MST (shockingly, Intel Macs booted into Windows work with MST, proof of the software limitation).

[@jesswilson6870]

This was fantastic!! Thank you!!

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi Jess. Glad could help.

[@kzero2188]

Hello will it work if usb to hdmi cable like type c to hdmi?

[@emilyjade3558]

Your videos and explanations are really helpful. Thank you. Question; I have a monitor that I use via hdmi to my laptop and was just given a second monitor with DP ports, no hdmi. Am I able to do this, connect laptop to 1st monitor with hdmi and then connect 1st monitor to 2nd monitor with DisplayPort cable? Thank you!

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi Emily. Yes, you can connect one with DP and another with HDMI - no issues there. Having said that - you cannot connect monitor to monitor. Each monitor has to connect to laptop or to dock that connects to laptop.

[@emilyjade3558]

@@Edsdrafts ok that makes sense, thank you for your response! I have one connected to laptop with hdmi and the other connected to a USB c hub with VGA, the resolution is really zoomed in on the VGA (~400x600) and I cannot change it but it is working for some tasks. Will try and find a different cord option at some point.

[@mfasiu]

The screens I've got have only two ports, one for power and the other is usb. There is no additional port for the usb 3.

[@jatankothari2145]

Thanks a lot for sharing. I still didn't get why we need USB 3.0 cable? Can you please explain?

[@skilmeister]

Hi. I have a Dell Latitude 5420 laptop and want to connect 1 Dell monitor like in the tutorial, but also a Philips I70S monitor, but can't get both monitors to connect at the same time. I have a multiple HDMI cable with two ports that I put into the laptop and then put the other two HDMI cables into the respective ports, but still no luck. Am I doing something wrong?

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. 5420 has two ports for display out I believe, HDMI and Thunderbolt. If you are using the correct adapter and working cables all should work fine. Check the cables to be sure they work one by one then check display settings.

[@selbysambo8447]

Thanks for the very useful video. I am using one laptop and trying to connect my second laptop with HDMI cable as a second monitor. I am not wining and I would like to know the problem. please help 🙏🏾.

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. What exactly is not working? How did you connect it all and are you sure all cables used are working?

[@selbysambo8447]

@@Edsdrafts I mean I there is no communication between the two laptops. My HDMI is still new. I even change the HDMI and still not winning.

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Most laptops use HDMI for output only meaning you can "export" signal out to a monitor or TV but not "import" it into a laptop. You cannot connect two laptops and use one as a monitor only. Doesn't work that way unfortunately.

[@AlejoGutierrez-ge1zf]

must usb 3.0 port supprts SP ALT MODE? or it doesnt matter?

[@penelopelgoss2520]

021224 NOT ALL laptops offer USB-C ports. So I am using a USB 2.0 with a USV to HDMI adapter. Now the secondary ASUS monitor is blinking every 10 - 15 seconds. I don't know if it's the refresh rate or the fact that the display setting on the ASUS monitor and the DELL monitors are much higher than the ACER laptop. HELP? 🤔

[@ronaldxsebastian]

My laptop has an hdmi + usb c (displayport) input where both work but only independently, if I connect them at the same time only 1 works. What can I do?

[@davidyu1495]

Hello, I tried to connect 2 monitors to my Samsung Laptop running Window 10 (Home Edition) but I couldn't get 3 extended sreens; i.e. I only have 1/3 on the laptop top and on monitor A and 2 on monitor B. Is it more the limitation on the source laptop and how I could find out whether the laptop can support more then 2 monitor or it is something to do with it's firmware? Or it is something to do with the Window 10 (Home Edition) limitation. I tried the display setting and it can only detect 1/3 and 2 displays. The two monitors all have VGA and HDMI input. I'm using a USB-C hub with two HDMI connections. Any idea?

[@didier566]

I have the same issue as well.

[@davidyu1495]

@@didier566 it is just trail and error. I matched the input of the monitor separately to the laptop; e.g. I have a HDMI and a VGA input on the monitor so I connected them separately to the laptop. My laptop only offers USB-C outputs so I have to use an adaptor. As a result, I have a USB-C output from the laptop connecting to a HDMI input on the monitor and another USB-C output to the VGA input on the monitor using an adaptor. I finally can detect 3 screens in display setting.

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Have you tried in Display Settings selecting each icon making sure extend and enable display is selected? From your description it seems that you have extend on one monitor and duplicate on other two.

[@davidyu1495]

@@Edsdrafts Yes Ed. Once I connected one monitor's VGA separately to the laptop (instead of going through the hub), I now have 3 displays detected and identified and each display is flagged as 'extended' instead of 'duplicate'. Thanks for pointing me to the right direction Ed.

[@Edsdrafts]

Good stuff, glad could help. Enjoy!

[@xaviwood1277]

I got a j5create usb to c hdmi but it doesn’t work when I do dual mounted on my laptop

[@serabanivanua5110]

Great video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@PK_1506_Gaming]

Im useing a hdmi splitter and it only shows the laptop and my 2nd moniter for the 3rd screen is mirroring my 1st one what do i do

[@Fish-vq9kz]

What if the laptop has 2 hdmi ports do i still need the type c to HDMI ?

[@sifo_io]

I have tried it, the screen connected through the USBC is not working (I have a SS USBC ) So i guess the usb c port should support display output in order for this to work Do you suggest another solution for me ?

[@oculosprudentium8486]

I have only a SVGA and Mini DVI video port and I need to connect 2 external monitors and I bought a mini-DVI to HDMI adapter and a HDMI cable to at least 1 monitor is getting HDMI video

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Yeah, VGA is not ideal especially if your monitor does not have one. Not much you can do on a budget unfortunately.

[@rudyravelindev]

I tried to do it with my Acer aspire A515-46 but not working? Any tips?

[@SevenExousia]

Is it possible to have the laptop screen off and only work with the two monitors? For example, I want the laptop to stay on a vertical stand completely closed, so I'd rather have its screen never powered and use the two external monitors instead as primary and secondary. In this sense, the laptop will not waste power voltage on its own screen.

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. Of course you can, when powered most laptops don't automatically go to sleep as lid is closed. You can also change your power settings.

[@alfalanga4w]

Hi there, very thanks for this video. Question: I have two old monitors (they have no HDMI), is this approach workable with VGA monitors?

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. In some cases you can get HDMI to VGA converters or similar to accomplish this. Please check other comments on using older dock like Lenovo USB 3.0 Pro Dock instead. They are very inexpensive and EBay should be full of them.

[@Kingjr25]

Do I need a vga cord to show both of my monitors ?

[@avicnenad6942]

Hi ... I have a Lenovo V15 ADA. How do I connect two monitors since I only have one HDMI. Will a USB adapter (USB 3.0-HDMI) help

[@Edsdrafts]

Hi. See other comments please.

[@thegrumpybusinessman3400]

Why do you need display port to tab if you are using 2 hdmi leads??