How Do You Set Up Two Computer Monitors?
• Look at the backside of your computer to see if your video card can run dual monitors. If you have a laptop, look for a single blue monitor port. Check the monitor you have. If it came with the cord you need (a cord ending in a blue connector for a laptop, or a cord ending in what you have on the back of your computer for desktops) you can proceed to the next step. If not, you will need to buy the cord that matches the ports on your machine and on the monitor. For example, if you have a DVI port, and the monitor uses a VGA port, you will need to purchase a DVI to VGA adapter. Find out what you need, and shop around a little, checking prices online and in your preferred electronics retail establishment. This is important, as this little cable will probably run you about $30. • Obtain the monitor you wish to add. • Attach the cables to your monitor and to your machine. Plug everything that has a power cord in, and turn on your computer and the monitor. • Tell your computer what you’ve
