{"id":544745,"date":"2023-01-27T17:00:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T14:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop\/"},"modified":"2023-01-27T17:00:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T14:00:10","slug":"how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Turn Any Laptop Into a Dual-Screen Laptop"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3cc5f5d126b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Turn_Any_Laptop_Into_a_Dual-Screen_Laptop%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Turn Any Laptop Into a Dual-Screen Laptop&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop\/#Dual_Screen_Laptops_Are_Cool_But_Expensive\" >Dual Screen Laptops Are Cool (But Expensive)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop\/#ASUS_ROG_Zephyrus_Duo_16_2022\" >ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop\/#Use_a_Portable_Monitor_Instead\" >Use a Portable Monitor Instead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop\/#Mount_a_Laptop_Screen_Extender\" >Mount a Laptop Screen Extender<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop\/#FICIHP_Triple_Screen_Laptop_Monitor\" >FICIHP Triple Screen Laptop Monitor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop\/#Turn_Your_Phone_or_Tablet_Into_a_Secondary_Display\" >Turn Your Phone or Tablet Into a Secondary Display<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-any-laptop-into-a-dual-screen-laptop\/#Try_a_VR_Headset\" >Try a VR Headset<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Turn_Any_Laptop_Into_a_Dual-Screen_Laptop%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Turn Any Laptop Into a Dual-Screen Laptop&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-865736\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/SideTrak.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The SideTrack Second Monitor Attachment for Laptops\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">SideTrak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Laptops are portable miracle machines that let you work (or play) whenever and wherever you want. Unfortunately, their limited screens also limit your productivity compared to a dual monitor desktop. But what if you could have that on the go?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dual_Screen_Laptops_Are_Cool_But_Expensive\"><\/span>Dual Screen Laptops Are Cool (But Expensive)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the premium end of the laptop spectrum, we\u2019re seeing quite a few awesome laptop concepts that integrate multiple screens. The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo has a brilliant secondary touch screen that pops up above the keyboard when you open the laptop.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/410NNciM+PL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUS_ROG_Zephyrus_Duo_16_2022\"><\/span>ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Not only is the Zephyrus Duo 16 a cracking high-end gaming laptop, it&#8217;s innovative integrated second screen makes it a productivity monster, especially for creative folk who work with video, music, or graphic design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\nAmazon<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$3169.00 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/htg-responsive\/img\/amazon-prime.png\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/><small><del>$3499.99<\/del> Save 9%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Lenovo Yogabook i9 integrates a full vertical dual-monitor setup into its svelt frame, with the option to turn it into a side-by-side portrait setup if that\u2019s your thing.<\/p>\n<p>These awesome productivity and entertainment laptops come with eye-watering prices, though, and do you really want to buy a whole new laptop just to add a second screen? The good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> is that there are more than a few options to add a second screen to your mobile laptop without buying a whole new laptop!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Portable_Monitor_Instead\"><\/span>Use a Portable Monitor Instead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Portable monitors are essentially laptop monitors without the laptop. They <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly come in the popular 15.4-inch size but are also available in other sizes. Some of these monitors have HDMI or other traditional display inputs, but usually, the monitor works via USB.<\/p>\n<p>These screens don\u2019t have batteries and are slim enough to slip into the same laptop bag or sleeve you\u2019re using for your computer. So it\u2019s as simple as taking the screen out, plugging it in, and getting to work.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mount_a_Laptop_Screen_Extender\"><\/span>Mount a Laptop Screen Extender<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Portable monitors are great for turning your humble single-screen laptop into a productivity monster, but they come with a drawback when it comes to space. First, you can\u2019t use them on your lap, and second, you may not always have enough table surface for the monitor to stand.<\/p>\n<p>This is where a laptop screen \u201cextender\u201d comes to the rescue. This is a monitor system or monitor mounting system that attaches the additional screens to the main laptop body. Using this solution, your laptop\u2019s footprint remains the same, since the additional monitors don\u2019t touch the ground.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, we said\u00a0<em>monitors<\/em>, because these extenders are also available in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>le-monitor formats. Of course, this brings up the legitimate question of whether your laptop can handle the weight of an extra monitor attached to it. In most cases these monitors are so light that it easily falls within the weight capacity of the primary screen, but if you\u2019re using an ultra-thin and light laptop, it\u2019s worth double-checking whether it\u2019s officially compatible. Otherwise, get in touch with the extender manufacturer and ask if their product will work with your computer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41G+2B85pPL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FICIHP_Triple_Screen_Laptop_Monitor\"><\/span>FICIHP Triple Screen Laptop Monitor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Why have one extra screen for your laptop when you can have two? The FICIHP offers a flexible way for road warriors and coffee shop coders alike to get more productive work space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\nAmazon<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$399.90 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/htg-responsive\/img\/amazon-prime.png\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/><small><del>$449.99<\/del> Save 11%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Your_Phone_or_Tablet_Into_a_Secondary_Display\"><\/span>Turn Your Phone or Tablet Into a Secondary Display<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-443490 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/iPad-with-Sidecar-Apple-Pencil-Drawing.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"iPad with Sidecar Apple Pencil Drawing\" width=\"650\" height=\"367\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you already own an iPad or Android tablet, you can most likely use it as an extended USB or wireless screen with your laptop. In the case of an iPad, you can use Apple\u2019s Sidecar, or with a third-party solution. Although, arguably, Apple\u2019s newer Universal Control feature may be a more powerful way to combine an iPad and a Mac.<\/p>\n<p>Owners of Android tablets sadly don\u2019t have such a straightforward solution, but certain brands of Android tablet, such as Samsung Galaxy tablets\u00a0have similar solutions. Don\u2019t worry if your Android tablet doesn\u2019t have a brand-specific solution though, since you can use apps such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.duetdisplay.com\/?gclid=CjwKCAiAwomeBhBWEiwAM43YIOyKXWgU_h3-WikcBfr-fL9yo7efOnIIkG-2zDQyLVqc8BY7M3XuFxoC7lkQAvD_BwE\">Duet Display<\/a>\u00a0with any tablet that meets the app\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Make Your iPad Work Like a Laptop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_a_VR_Headset\"><\/span>Try a VR Headset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The last way to add more monitors to your laptop may seem a little left of field, but you can use a VR headset like the Quest 2 to create a virtual workspace with multiple virtual desktops. In this case, you\u2019re not using your laptop\u2019s monitor, but rather creating a virtual workstation without dragging around multiple physical screens.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t recommend using this solution in public places such as coffee shops or airport lounges, but if you have a private workspace such as a hotel room, it\u2019s actually a pretty amazing solution. The two main apps to know about are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vrdesktop.net\/\">Virtual Desktop<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/immersed.com\/\">Immersed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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