Use an adapter, such as an HDMI to DVI adapter. This works if you have two different ports for your laptop and your monitor. Use a switch splitter, such as a Display splitter to have two HDMI ports. This works if you have only one HDMI port on your laptop but you need two HDMI ports.

How do I extend my displays?

Extend screen across multiple monitorsOn the Windows desktop, right-click an empty area and select the Display settings option.Scroll down to the Multiple displays section. Below the Multiple displays option, click the drop-down list and select Extend these displays.Dec 31, 2020

Do you lose picture quality with a HDMI Splitter?

Does HDMI splitter reduce quality? HDMI Splitters do not automatically reduce quality because they are copying a digital signal. But using lower quality hardware or a non-powered HDMI Splitter is less of a guarantee. Splitters used with very long HDMI cables may have signal quality issues due to the cable length.

Do HDMI splitters really work?

A splitter will duplicate a signal and send it out through multiple HDMI cables. The splitter wont convert the signal to 1080p just for that TV. In theory you shouldnt have copy protection issues… in theory. You should be able to send any content you want through a splitter to multiple TVs.

Can you use a splitter on a HDMI cable?

You can use an HDMI splitter to connect and operate multiple devices through one HDMI port. An HDMI splitter simply has a cable with an HDMI plug on one side and on the other side (depending on the HDMI splitter type) you can have two, three and even four HDMI ports.