Adding a Second Screen to Your Laptop: How to Use a Portable Monitor Instead of a Dual-Screen Laptop

Laptops are portable miracle machines that let you work (or play) whenever . Their limited screens also limit your productivity when compared to a dual monitor desktop.

Dual screen Laptops are cool (But expensive).

We’re seeing quite a few awesome laptop concepts that integrate multiple screens.

These awesome productivity and entertainment laptops come with eye-watering prices, though. The good news is that there are more than a few options to add a second screen to your mobile laptop!

Use a portable monitor instead.

Portable monitors are essentially laptop monitors . They generally come in the popular 15.4-inch size. Some of these monitors have HDMI, but usually, the monitor works via USB.

These screens are slim enough to slip into the same laptop bag or sleeve you’re using for your computer . So it’s as simple as getting to work.

Mount a Laptop Screen Extender

This is a monitor system or monitor mounting system. It takes the extra screens to the main laptop body. Using this solution, your laptop’s footprint remains the same.

Turn Your Phone or Tablets into a Secondary display.

If you already own an iOS or Android tablet, you can use it as a long USB or wireless screen with your laptop. In the case of an iPad, you can use Apple’s Sidecar.