https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:17:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907873 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:19:18 +0000 winter_wonder 2907873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pajamas: good tips! Thank you! Also, I feel like everyone who commented on this thread is a billion steps ahead of me with technology😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907844 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:42:44 +0000 Mrs. Pajamas 2907844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I had this simple thing at my last job to allow my laptop to be the second screen and it's a great space saving device for home: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/3M-Vertical-Compact-Non-Skid-LX550/dp/B0006HVM4A/ref=sr_1_34?keywords=laptop+stand+for+second+screen&#038;qid=1578501661&#038;sr=8-34" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/3M-Vertical-Compact-Non-Skid-LX550/dp/B0006HVM4A/ref=sr_1_34?keywords=laptop+stand+for+second+screen&#038;qid=1578501661&#038;sr=8-34</a><br /> Regardless of your set up I highly recommend getting an external mouse/keyboard. WAAAY better for ergonomics </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907810 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 20:50:14 +0000 winter_wonder 2907810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ms. RV: this is something I would never think of! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907806 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:41:07 +0000 Ms. RV 2907806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are using Windows, make sure the display settings are set to "extend desktop" not "duplicate display" which a lot of laptops default to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907779 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:57:42 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2907779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same set up as @Madison43. I plug the HDMI cable from the monitor directly into my lap top in my home office. Super easy! I love having a second screen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907772 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:57:17 +0000 Madison43 2907772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It’s super easy. This is how I work at home. You just need a computer monitor. You can either plug the monitor directly into the laptop; or buy an adaptor that allows you to make the connection. My old laptop had an HDMI port that I plugged the monitor cord directly into; my new laptop only has USB ports so I have an adaptor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907771 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:55:58 +0000 winter_wonder 2907771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrswin: This is awesome and exactly what I need! THANK YOU! Woohoo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907770 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:51:25 +0000 mrswin 2907770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: And here is my home set up with a docking station and everything </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907769 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:50:34 +0000 mrswin 2907769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: here is the travel screen I have! </p> [attach=1414/20/q3r08a.337x600.641673A6-9D12-47AD-A86F-E87B73AC070C.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907768 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:48:54 +0000 mrswin 2907768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: I have this set up at home and my husband did it for me. </p> <p>I also have a travel screen that work provided me with that plug into the USB port on my laptop so when I am on the road I have a second screen </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tech-question-2-monitors#post-2907767 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 12:40:20 +0000 winter_wonder 2907767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a technology question that I need help with. I use two screens and absolutely love it. I'm wondering if it's possible for me to rig up some sort of system like this at home but using my laptop as one of the screens? I just feel so much more productive when I have two screens going. Help! Is this even possible? </p>