It doesn't take much work to connect your laptop to a separate monitor — all you'll need is the right kind of cable.

Ensure that the video, mouse and keyboard connections attached to the same cable are all plugged in to the same computer. Power on the monitor and the computers.

Disconnect the monitor, mouse and keyboard from the computer to which it is connected. Connect the three components to the output on the KVM switch.

On macOS, go to “System Settings” > “Displays” and hold Option to reveal the “Detect Displays” button. Make sure the correct ...

A common problem you may encounter with your DisplayPort, which connects the monitor to a graphics card, is called Link Failure. This is when that connection fails. It mainly happens with AMD ...

Portable monitors have been around for years, but their importance skyrocketed in recent years. These are the best portable ...

QUESTION: I'm having problems with my new computer monitor, which works intermittently. At first it wouldn't work with my Dell Dimension 2400 PC, so I bought a new video card. The monitor worked ...

Sidecar in macOS turns your iPad into a second display, but it's limited to certain Macs and iPads. Thankfully, a few ...

Technically, the M3 MacBook does let you connect two external displays -- but the ... While it may be frustrating that your computer can't just handle multiple monitors on its own, I'm grateful for ...

Disable Auto-Detect in Monitor Settings When your monitor goes to sleep, the connection between it and the cable connecting it is severed.

We consulted IT experts, computer-repair shops, and the Verge to find the best monitors. Their suggestions include brands like Dell, LG, and Acer. If you’re looking for a great budget option or ...

In a technical disclosure published this month, HP explored a Micro LED monitor concept that would enable consumers to easily use various multi-monitor configurations through the use of "Lego-like ...