Thank you! I was trying to use an HDMI splitter but having mirroring issues between the two external monitors. I fixed the issue by connecting and HDMI-HDMI cable from the one HDMI port on my laptop to one monitor and using my USB to HDMI adapter to connect my 2nd external monitor. It's klunky to have cables on each side of my laptop, but now I can extend between 3 monitors or disable the laptop display and extend between the two external monitors. Yay!!!
Finally, a user friendly tutorial for someone who is kind of savy. This tutorial was single, user friendly, and easy to finally. You have definitely gained a follower. Keep up the good work!!
I'm hoping you can help me. I'm setting up my "at home" office. I have one Dell 7440 laptop that has 3 x USB 3.0 PORTS and 2 Monitors with HDMI. Can I j I just use go straight to the ports and get an EXTENDED DISPLAY? Thank, Renee
@@reneerheney2537I'm pretty sure you can. I think that's exactly what he's showing in this tutorial video. It shouldn't matter that you have 3 USB ports instead of 2 on your laptop. You can also buy adaptets/converters that have more than just the 2 HDMI monitor ports. The one I bought has 12 ports. 2 HDMI, 4 USBs, USB-C, SD Memory card plug-in and a few others I can't remember off the top of my head. The brand is MCY Multifunctional Converter / 12-Port. A little more than I needed but at least I have the extra ports if I ever need them. 🤷♀️
Update: The USB adapter is still going strong for me a year and a half later. I have not had any malfunctions and for the most part, it is a plug-and-play device ( Please Note some older laptops may not work with this USB-C Adapter. If this is the case, I would try a USB 3.0 adapter instead ) Overall, this was a great purchase. If you guys have any questions, please reach out.
If i use this for dual monitors what is the highest hertz ill be able to get? because i noticed it says port 1 is 30 hertz and port 2 is 60 hertz so does that mean even if my monitors are 144 hertz ill only be able to get 60 hertz?
@@nwabuezeprecious457 Then you can opt out for a USB 3.0 to hdmi adapter. Check out my description for links. The 3.0 version will work with you 2.0 port.
Your tip to disconnect my hdmi adaptor for 5seconds worked like a charm! Tried everything I could before that and wanted to even buy a docking station... Thank you!
@@nitrobassbcb Got a different HDMI splitter. It can only duplicate the 2 monitors I have. But oh well. If u wanna know which one I got, lemme know. (It works with my TV/Monitor, and the mini Raspberry Pi I have.
You are a life saver!! I have bought multiple different splitters and by far this is the best video I have came across!! Thank you for adding the actual items on as well. Truly saved me from buy the wrong ones like before!!
So far the simplest and best explanation I have seen on this subject online. Thank you for not overcomplicating and going straight to the point. Follow and like from me.
Thank your brother. Starting my career in ui designing for software applications. You’ll forever will be apart of the greatest beginning in my life. Stay blessed my friend
You made this process so simple. Elementary easy as pie. 😃 ☺️😍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I sent it to myself in a text and actually went back through multiple videos that I've looked at but more that a week because I had to send back a new monitor and get another one because I could not connect the base due to a defect. Thank you for sharing this knowledge!!
thank you! I live with a brain injury and forget which tabs I was working on, I have two monitors on a harddrive but want to add my laptop as my main monitor and hard drive now to have 3 monitors and the laptop is so much faster! I make digital products so have to have a lot of tabs open on a daily basis. This will make life a lot easier!
Awesome Video Mark! Easy to understand. My three monitors were Monitor #1 & Monitor #2/3. After watching your video I was able to correct the issue and set up all Monitor screens independently from each other. Thanks!
Thanks for making this video!! I thought a splitter was what I needed and ordered the wrong thing. Also thanks for the links that way I get the right adapter this second time around lol.
I bought a splitter, what was the right tool? It works to extend from my lap top, to my two screens. But my two screens are dupes. How do I extend those to each other..
This was good . I wish I could have seen how you added the tabs to each monitor. I couldn’t see that part until you were finished because you were zoomed in to close 😔
Hi thank you for the info. Just to ask is it possible to just use the hdmi port on my laptop? I notice you didnt use it . May laptop screen is damaged but have 2 monitors I intend to use one as primary screen and the other as the extension . Please help I would be grateful
Yes, you can use the HDMI port from your laptop, to hook up to one monitor. While using an adapter cable to hook up to the other monitor ( Via USB), unless you have a VGA port or display port on your laptop.
Thank you for the helpful video, however I can only see my laptop and one the of the other monitor I have try all that you had suggested and thing works.
Very user friendly video and explanation. But now I have a question. Why does my sound stop when I connect the docking station or a second monitor? How is that fixed?
Thank you. Just bought my 2nd monitor and was checking how to set it up. One question, I only want to use my 2 monitors and turn off the display for my laptop. How can I do that?
Mark, very nicely done video. This was very informing to watch. Silly question but your link to the dual monitors comes up on amazon as two different model monitors. Is this due to limitations with the laptop video card or just random. Can I simply by two identical monitors? Keep up the nice work.
Thank you for your video. I have a laptop and two monitors. The view from the two monitors is identical. In my display settings, I have just 2 screens. I unplugged one of the HDMIs from the splitter and replugged but I still don't have 3 screens as you've shown. What could I possibly be doing wrong or do I need more equipment? My laptop is in the middle of the two screens and I can slide things from one to the other. I just want 3 separate views. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
i have displayports on my two monitors. will a usb-c splitter work to connect those two? i also have a 3rd monitor with hdmi only that i want to add as a 3rd monitor. question is, if i connect the 3rd monitor via hdmi to my laptop, would it work at the same time with the dual monitors on usb-c? i have 1 usb-c port and 1 hdmi port on my laptop
Thank you for a great video. I am struggling a bit, I bought the same adapter, but am unable to get it to work with a chromebook, which I purchased it for, or a Lenovo netbook. It works fine with an HP laptop. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
This didn't work for me. I don't see separate monitor boxes in the display section. All I see is 1/3. When I click detect it says didn't detect another display. I have brand new monitors. Never used. They still both say "Let's get started". But I can't cause I can't move the mouse to either screen.
Navigate to control panel- then hardware and sound next select power options. In power options select “ choose what closing lid does” on left. Lastly, select when I close my lid “ do nothing “ for battery and plugged in; then hit save. Hope this helps.
Hi! I just found your video and thank you for the info. Is there any way to connect the two monitors with an hdmi splitter instead of the usb c? I’m trying but it has been unsuccessful
you know what MR. Mark Franks Tech Reviews: Aways thought after setting up multiple monitors one was able to work on each monitor independently? but one cant have to open which ever Program, Browser, App Ect and Drtag them to where you want each to its own, But Thank you for the video and the Links🤓👍
great video! i have a question, does this particular brand adapter gets hot or very warm?, is that normal? I've purchased a different brand , J5 create brand usb 3.0 to hdmi adapter and it gets hot to the touch , so i have to unplug it every time I'm done using my laptop because i don't fell safe. I'm not sure if should i return it or is normal to be hot. thank you!
there’s no doubt you know what you’re talking about but I didn’t get any of that. I couldn’t see what you were doing and know what screens you were talking about until you backed up where I could see the entire clip there must be a better way of presenting that, thanks for your time
Hey Mark, quick question. How do I make it so that I can close my laptop and just use the two extended monitors? At work I'm able to keep the laptop closed and just use the monitors and I want to do the same while working from home. Thanks in advance!
Mark, thanks for the great tutorial. Another question: when I connect the adaptor and add the additional monitors, I lose the speaker on my laptop. Do I need an external speaker to add to the adaptor or is it possible to still use the speaker on my laptop? Thanks, Matthew
We need to connect two monitors for separate displays, but the two monitors only have VGA input/output. the laptop is the brain and has a docking station. Need help with what connections are needed.
Hi Mark thanks for your videos !. Can this work having an HDMI port in laptop and get an adapter from HDMI to 2 HDMI output? is there such an adapter? can you recommend one? Thank you
I have to tell you, I went to Best Buy and their had no idea how to do this. Thank you so much for your outstanding post!
I purchased the same adapter. It works perfectly. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Thank you! I was trying to use an HDMI splitter but having mirroring issues between the two external monitors. I fixed the issue by connecting and HDMI-HDMI cable from the one HDMI port on my laptop to one monitor and using my USB to HDMI adapter to connect my 2nd external monitor. It's klunky to have cables on each side of my laptop, but now I can extend between 3 monitors or disable the laptop display and extend between the two external monitors. Yay!!!
Finally, a user friendly tutorial for someone who is kind of savy. This tutorial was single, user friendly, and easy to finally. You have definitely gained a follower. Keep up the good work!!
I'm hoping you can help me. I'm setting up my "at home" office. I have one Dell 7440 laptop that has 3 x USB 3.0 PORTS and 2 Monitors with HDMI. Can I j
I just use go straight to the ports and get an EXTENDED DISPLAY? Thank, Renee
@@reneerheney2537I'm pretty sure you can. I think that's exactly what he's showing in this tutorial video. It shouldn't matter that you have 3 USB ports instead of 2 on your laptop. You can also buy adaptets/converters that have more than just the 2 HDMI monitor ports.
The one I bought has 12 ports.
2 HDMI, 4 USBs, USB-C, SD Memory card plug-in and a few others I can't remember off the top of my head.
The brand is MCY Multifunctional Converter / 12-Port.
A little more than I needed but at least I have the extra ports if I ever need them. 🤷♀️
Thank you. I had the wrong adapter and was losing my mind all afternoon. I've ordered the right one now. GREAT content! Keep up the good work.
Update: The USB adapter is still going strong for me a year and a half later. I have not had any malfunctions and for the most part, it is a plug-and-play device ( Please Note some older laptops may not work with this USB-C Adapter. If this is the case, I would try a USB 3.0 adapter instead ) Overall, this was a great purchase. If you guys have any questions, please reach out.
If i use this for dual monitors what is the highest hertz ill be able to get? because i noticed it says port 1 is 30 hertz and port 2 is 60 hertz so does that mean even if my monitors are 144 hertz ill only be able to get 60 hertz?
can use my laptop as a cpu, and turn down the lid? and i want my two monitors one is primary and the other one is extended.
What of if I don’t have a usb c port but have a usb 2.0
@@nwabuezeprecious457 Then you can opt out for a USB 3.0 to hdmi adapter. Check out my description for links. The 3.0 version will work with you 2.0 port.
@@anirbansarkar9375 same here!
Dude; Congrats. Excellent explanation, simple, concise, and to the point without wasting any time. Beautiful.
Your tip to disconnect my hdmi adaptor for 5seconds worked like a charm! Tried everything I could before that and wanted to even buy a docking station... Thank you!
Tried that and it isnt working for me..
@@LordKaraOfficial same
@@nitrobassbcb Got a different HDMI splitter. It can only duplicate the 2 monitors I have. But oh well. If u wanna know which one I got, lemme know. (It works with my TV/Monitor, and the mini Raspberry Pi I have.
You are a life saver!! I have bought multiple different splitters and by far this is the best video I have came across!! Thank you for adding the actual items on as well. Truly saved me from buy the wrong ones like before!!
So far the simplest and best explanation I have seen on this subject online. Thank you for not overcomplicating and going straight to the point. Follow and like from me.
Thank your brother. Starting my career in ui designing for software applications. You’ll forever will be apart of the greatest beginning in my life. Stay blessed my friend
You made this process so simple. Elementary easy as pie. 😃 ☺️😍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I sent it to myself in a text and actually went back through multiple videos that I've looked at but more that a week because I had to send back a new monitor and get another one because I could not connect the base due to a defect. Thank you for sharing this knowledge!!
Thanks!!!! I done set everything up without figuring out the connecting part 🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️🤦🏿♂️
Thank you! I was in a conundrum and you explained everything so well.
thank you! I live with a brain injury and forget which tabs I was working on, I have two monitors on a harddrive but want to add my laptop as my main monitor and hard drive now to have 3 monitors and the laptop is so much faster! I make digital products so have to have a lot of tabs open on a daily basis. This will make life a lot easier!
Awesome Video Mark! Easy to understand. My three monitors were Monitor #1 & Monitor #2/3. After watching your video I was able to correct the issue and set up all Monitor screens independently from each other. Thanks!
This is the one I need - the adapter. Great video, Mark!
You did a very good job explaining this! Thank you, I now have four monitors to stair at. 2 are dual mac and now 3 are dual my work computer.
Man thanks a lot i bought a hdmi switch replaced it with hdmi splitter than saw your video and realized i need hdmi adaptor thanks again
Thank you for keeping it simple I really appreciate it.
Thanks much. I’m preparing to setup dual monitors with my laptop. You definitely make it easy.
I really appreciated your videos (both this one and the other about the splitter). The way you explained the difference and setup was very helpful!
Thank you. I always thought it hooked up to the other monitor. Thank you!!!!
Me too
Thanks for making this video!! I thought a splitter was what I needed and ordered the wrong thing. Also thanks for the links that way I get the right adapter this second time around lol.
Question, I’m trying to get my Laptop screen to extend on two screens. Were you trying to do the same?
I bought a splitter, what was the right tool? It works to extend from my lap top, to my two screens. But my two screens are dupes. How do I extend those to each other..
My headache is gone after i watch this video big up to you brother ❤
Great presentation! I was lost without you! Thank you!
Thank you for clearly explaining how to do this, you made it super easy!!!
Thank you! I’m glad I found your video. When I’m back in the office I will try this technique. Thanks again from Colorado!
Thank you! Im getting a new table for my streaming setup and im getting 2 monitors. I still haven't bought anything yet but i hope this works out
Great video. Best one I've seen. Unfortunately my adapter did not work. My laptop did not "detect" the 2 screens.
Thank you for your thorough explanation. The steps you carefully provided helped me set up my DELL laptop 5420 to my two DELL S2421HN displays.
This was good . I wish I could have seen how you added the tabs to each monitor. I couldn’t see that part until you were finished because you were zoomed in to close 😔
Yes I'd like this too. The desktop monitor is connected but I can't get any tabs open on it.
Thanks very much. Can I close the laptop screen/lid and still use the 2 monitors? Or, would this require a docking station?
Exactly what I needed! Thank you!
Thank you so much! I was able to order the correct adapter because of your video!
thank you so much. I forgot how to connect
my second monitor and your tutorial was perfect for me
Great quality tutorial. Clear and straight to point
Great Video! Question, would it work on a laptop that has a usb type c port but with no display capacity also known as ( Full-Featured type-c port?
Wonderful and useful video. Do you mind sharing what type of Samsung laptop you have anf where you purchased your dual monitor stand.
Thanks Mark! need those two monitors for web developtoment, ur video helped me a lot!
Hi thank you for the info. Just to ask is it possible to just use the hdmi port on my laptop? I notice you didnt use it . May laptop screen is damaged but have 2 monitors I intend to use one as primary screen and the other as the extension . Please help I would be grateful
Yes, you can use the HDMI port from your laptop, to hook up to one monitor. While using an adapter cable to hook up to the other monitor ( Via USB), unless you have a VGA port or display port on your laptop.
thank you , very helpful and clear instructions, did not have to watch 3 times to understand
Thank you for such a clear and concise explanation 😊
Thank you for the helpful video, however I can only see my laptop and one the of the other monitor I have try all that you had suggested and thing works.
Very informative. Cheers from 🇦🇺
This was great!!
Imma Mommy trying to help her son, so awesome explanation... Thank you!!
Nice video! Question, though... why not use the native HDMI port and a USB-C adapter w/ 1 HDMI port in tandem? Will that fail?
Mark, thank you so much. Everything worked like you said. Much grateful,
Dude you totally Helped me with my problem. Thank you!
Thank you! I can't tell you how much I appreciate you! ♥
Mark Franks____The Man_____The Myth______The Legend !!
Very user friendly video and explanation. But now I have a question. Why does my sound stop when I connect the docking station or a second monitor? How is that fixed?
I thank you for your time and effort you made this super simple ...
You are welcome!
Thank you. Just bought my 2nd monitor and was checking how to set it up. One question, I only want to use my 2 monitors and turn off the display for my laptop. How can I do that?
A million thank you's for this video!!!
Mark, very nicely done video. This was very informing to watch. Silly question but your link to the dual monitors comes up on amazon as two different model monitors. Is this due to limitations with the laptop video card or just random. Can I simply by two identical monitors? Keep up the nice work.
Duuude thank you so much. I couldn’t figure this out
Thank you for your video. I have a laptop and two monitors. The view from the two monitors is identical. In my display settings, I have just 2 screens. I unplugged one of the HDMIs from the splitter and replugged but I still don't have 3 screens as you've shown. What could I possibly be doing wrong or do I need more equipment? My laptop is in the middle of the two screens and I can slide things from one to the other. I just want 3 separate views. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
So so so helpful thank you!
Great explanation my bro👊
thanks for the video what about if you want to add keyboard and mouse
Thanks!! Very helpful and to the point!! Keep it up.
Thanks for great video. Using your links for an adapter.
i have displayports on my two monitors. will a usb-c splitter work to connect those two?
i also have a 3rd monitor with hdmi only that i want to add as a 3rd monitor. question is, if i connect the 3rd monitor via hdmi to my laptop, would it work at the same time with the dual monitors on usb-c?
i have 1 usb-c port and 1 hdmi port on my laptop
Thank you for a great video. I am struggling a bit, I bought the same adapter, but am unable to get it to work with a chromebook, which I purchased it for, or a Lenovo netbook. It works fine with an HP laptop. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks man, helped out!
Awesome man, really appreciate your video.
Great video, but you ignore the laptop's own HDMI port? Both monitors have to use the adapter?
Was doing great following along but couldn't actually see what you did to make the tabs all open up on the three monitors.
You can open new tabs and just click and drag them to your other screens. Let me know if this works for you.
This was very helpful.
never thought id be getting tech help from michael white
Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video.
Helped me and made it easy to set up. Thanks
This didn't work for me.
I don't see separate monitor boxes in the display section.
All I see is 1/3.
When I click detect it says didn't detect another display.
I have brand new monitors. Never used. They still both say "Let's get started". But I can't cause I can't move the mouse to either screen.
You are very clear but I need to be able to close my laptop and just use my 2 external monitors so can you do this with this device?
Navigate to control panel- then hardware and sound next select power options. In power options select “ choose what closing lid does” on left. Lastly, select when I close my lid “ do nothing “ for battery and plugged in; then hit save. Hope this helps.
Hi! I just found your video and thank you for the info.
Is there any way to connect the two monitors with an hdmi splitter instead of the usb c? I’m trying but it has been unsuccessful
My hero. i was running out of port on my gpu. Thanks alot
Very Helpful. Thank you!
Enjoyed your presentation!
OMG, that was SO EASY! Thanks!
Thanks so much! You are the best!
So I just need a USB C - HDMI splitter and NOT a regular HDMI splitter? Thanks in advance!
Thank you!! Very good explanation.
Amazing video 10/10
Hello my laptop is MSI GF63 thin 11uc. This series laptop does not support the video output via Type-C port. What adapter should I buy?
@@ahlexaecleo1519 Hello, you need to purchase a USB 3.0 to dual HDMI adapter. Please check my description for the link.
Nice video. Good job.
This was so helpful. Thanks.
This was helpful. Is it possible to use a splitter to display and also an hdmi adapter connected to another screen.
Exellent video sir,very helpfull indeed,steve from the uk
Super helpful till this day thank you!
Hey man, I have a 144 hz monitor and a 60 hz monitor. What refresh rate should I look for when buying a splitter?
you know what MR.
Mark Franks Tech Reviews: Aways thought after setting up multiple monitors one was able to work on each monitor independently? but one cant have to open which ever Program, Browser, App Ect and Drtag them to where you want each to its own, But Thank you for the video and the Links🤓👍
great video! i have a question, does this particular brand adapter gets hot or very warm?, is that normal? I've purchased a different brand , J5 create brand usb 3.0 to hdmi adapter and it gets hot to the touch , so i have to unplug it every time I'm done using my laptop because i don't fell safe. I'm not sure if should i return it or is normal to be hot. thank you!
there’s no doubt you know what you’re talking about but I didn’t get any of that. I couldn’t see what you were doing and know what screens you were talking about until you backed up where I could see the entire clip there must be a better way of presenting that, thanks for your time
Hey Mark, quick question. How do I make it so that I can close my laptop and just use the two extended monitors? At work I'm able to keep the laptop closed and just use the monitors and I want to do the same while working from home. Thanks in advance!
Mark, thanks for the great tutorial. Another question: when I connect the adaptor and add the additional monitors, I lose the speaker on my laptop. Do I need an external speaker to add to the adaptor or is it possible to still use the speaker on my laptop? Thanks, Matthew
that happened to me, but when I went back to the volume button I had to change it back to my original speakers
We need to connect two monitors for separate displays, but the two monitors only have VGA input/output. the laptop is the brain and has a docking station. Need help with what connections are needed.
Hi Mark thanks for your videos !. Can this work having an HDMI port in laptop and get an adapter from HDMI to 2 HDMI output? is there such an adapter? can you recommend one? Thank you
great solution, thank you
Thank you! I apprecite it.