If you are used to a large desktop, switching to a laptop for games or movies can feel cramped. When you have a monitor nearby, connecting it gives you a big screen experience—here is a practical guide for laptop users.
How to choose the display mode? Duplicate mode locks both screens to the lower refresh rate, so prefer “Second screen only” instead of duplicate. On Windows use Win + P to open projection options.
Choosing a cable: most monitors offer DP, HDMI, and VGA; some add USB-C. Laptops usually have HDMI or full-featured USB-C—HDMI-to-HDMI or a hub with HDMI/DP works well, including our TC-07 series.
Use at least HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4, then match your monitor’s highest refresh rate for best performance.
Audio: Windows may route sound to the monitor; if it has no speakers, switch output to the laptop in sound settings.
Closing the lid: in Control Panel → Power Options → “Choose what closing the lid does,” set both battery and plugged-in to “Do nothing” if you want the laptop to stay on while docked.
