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If you have a second monitor or even an extra TV that’s relatively modern, you can improve your productivity and efficiency by connecting that display to your PC. To work with an extra monitor, you need two things (besides the extra monitor):

 Your PC must have an unused video output port that’s compatible with the video input port on the monitor.

 A compatible cable to connect the ports.

There are many different types of video ports. However, all modern PCs and monitors (including TVs) use HDMI ports connected with an HDMI cable.

After you’ve connected your PC and the external monitor, you then need to configure Windows to extend the desktop to the second monitor.

Here are the steps to follow to connect and set up a second monitor:

1 Connect the second monitor to your PC. That is, you perform the following general steps:Connect one end of the cable to the compatible port on the back of the monitor.Connect the other end of the cable to the compatible port on the back of your PC.

2 Open the Settings app and click System. The System settings appear.

3 Click Display. The Display settings appear.

4 Use the Multiple Displays list to choose Extend These Displays, as shown in Figure 1.11. Windows asks you to confirm the display changes.1.11 Use the Multiple Displays list to choose Extend These Displays.

5 Click Keep Changes.

6 Click the monitor that you want to set as the main display.

7 Click Make This My Main Display. Windows connects to the second monitor and uses the selected monitor as your main display.