IS there a ways to connect the a home computer monitor to a laptop?

I have my laptop that i want to add my home monitor bc I need like more stuff to work. like a software that could help me. I have the cable whatever that named is. when i connect it just goes to the other monitor i want both to work.

asked Aug 31 '10 at 18:47

JJiphone1
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http://lockergnome.net/questions/73334/how-do-i-set-up-a-second-monitor-for-my-laptop-what-would-happen-if-i-unplug-it-for-transport

(Aug 31 '10 at 18:57) Madison Tries

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1	There should be a Function Key that toggles the display output: Mirrored Extended/Spanned across both laptop & external monitor(s) Only Laptop display Only External Monitor answered Aug 31 '10 at 18:56 r0bErT4u 31.0k●514●672●938

the Cable is either VGA (usually blue tip) DVI (white top) or HDMI. In Windows go to your mobility center or display settings to refresh to identify monitors.

Also there is a simpler way. Usually on most laptop, there is a function key (usually named FN) and when holding that, there is a monitor symbol on the F 1-12 buttons)

answered Aug 31 '10 at 18:53

kevin ♦♦
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edited Aug 31 '10 at 18:57

0	I just hooked mine up yesterday. Here is a question that I asked which is very similar. http://lockergnome.net/questions/73334/how-do-i-set-up-a-second-monitor-for-my-laptop-what-would-happen-if-i-unplug-it-for-transport answered Aug 31 '10 at 18:56 Madison Tries 6.1k●300●346●399

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