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Choose “Extend these displays” or “Duplicate these displays” from the “Multiple displays” drop-down menu and click “OK” or “Apply.”.Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select “Screen resolution.”.Users of Windows 7 need to follow a different procedure than Windows 8, 8.1, or 10 to duplicate or extend their display. For work or gaming, however, the option you need is “Extend.” This setting allows you to spread your entire desktop over two screens and drag windows and other items from one to the other.Įxtending/Duplicating the Desktop in Windows 7 Use the “Duplicate” or “Second screen only” option to display a presentation through a projector or to play a movie.On Windows 8, 8.1, or 10, press “WIN + P” to open the “PROJECT” menu, which appears on the right-hand side.Once you’ve got your cable, plug it into the monitor and laptop, the Windows side of things is straightforward.

Choose to Extend or Duplicate the Desktop in Windows Extending/Duplicating the Desktop in Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 If the inputs don’t match, or you’ve tried connecting your PC to your monitor and have no picture, scroll down for more information on adapters and converters. Tip: To quickly move windows or apps from one screen to another, on your keyboard, press Search + Alt + m or Launcher + Alt + m.If the inputs and outputs on the monitor and laptop match, you can purchase a cable, such as this simple HDMI cable on Amazon, and hook the two together. Change frequency of screen updates: Choose a higher refresh rate to refresh content on the screen faster.Change screen sharpness: In the "Resolution" section, choose an option.