Dual Monitor Cables Plug the power cords into your power strip. Connect the first monitor to your computer through the HDMI port or through a VGA port, if desired. Do the same for the second monitor. If your computer only has one HDMI port and one VGA port, which is common, find an adapter to complete the connection.

Can you display two monitors with HDMI?

Sometimes you have only one HDMI port on your computer (typically on a laptop), but need two ports so that you can connect 2 external monitors. You can use a switch splitter or display splitter to have two HDMI ports.

How do you set up dual monitors on a laptop?

Set up dual monitors on Windows 10Select Start > Settings > System > Display. In the Multiple displays section, select an option from the list to determine how your desktop will display across your screens.Once youve selected what you see on your displays, select Keep changes.