How to Add a Second Monitor
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Complete this step if you want your second monitor to act as a mirror of your laptop screen. You can also have your desktop show on just the first monitor or just the second monitor to suit your needs.
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- Be sure you have the correct cables for the ports on your monitors and computer.
- Go to the Display Settings menu in your Control Panel.
- Select “Extend These Displays” under Multiple Displays.
- Select “Duplicate These Displays” under Multiple Displays. Click “Apply.”
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