How to pick the right cable for your second monitor

We recommend these video cables

• For HDMI, 6’ HDMI cable.

• For USB-C, we recommend a 6’ HDMI cable plus a USB-C HDMI hub.

• For Mini DisplayPort, we recommend the 6’ Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable.

You might also ask, “How do I plug a second monitor into my laptop?” or “What kind of display port do I have?” or “What type of display adapter do I need?” or “How do I set up a second monitor?”

How to set up a second monitor on a Mac

How to extend your desktop on your Mac by following these instructions from Apple.

How to set up a second monitor on a PC

How to extend your desktop on a PC by following these instructions from Microsoft.

How to use Zoom with two monitors

Follow these instructions to turn on “dual monitor mode” with Zoom. This is the best way to use Zoom with two monitors.

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