These cables only carry image feeds - and not sound - so you’ll need to connect a separate audio connector to rig yourself up properly.
Similarly, if your device doesn’t feature a VGA port at all, to which most modern, slimline notebooks can contend, this option won’t suit you either. If you find yourself having to use VGA, it’s more likely than not your device is relatively ancient. The five main types of connectivity options in 2021 include VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C. You could even have a document open in full on one display, alongside your source material on another.īefore we talk about how to make the most using several displays through your operating system, we should first touch on the wiring you’ll need to get yourself set up. For example, you can kee your Slack or Teams window open on one display while having your inbox open on another window beside a report you’re reading. The benefits of doing so can be immense, allowing you to organise your workflow and tasks in ways you couldn’t imagine doing so before.
Thankfully, connecting your device to an external display (or even in some cases four) can give you the best of both worlds - with maximum portability and the best possible visual experience to boot.
