Learn how to connect a projector to a laptop or a second monitor to a desktop, use the helpful Win+P keyboard shortcut, and adjust a second monitor's resolution and position.
- [Instructor] The notion of adding a second monitor…to a computer made no sense back in the text mode days.…But with graphic operating systems, a second or third…monitor can extend the desktop's real estate wide and tall.…Especially if you find yourself working…on several things at once with a computer.…A second monitor is a great addition to the system.…In this movie, I cover the concept…of adding another monitor to your PC.…The monitor could be something as basic…as a projector for a laptop or a permanent…second monitor for a desktop PC.…
It's more common to use…a second monitor on a laptop computer.…That could be a large format monitor…for when the laptop is docked at a workstation.…But typically, it's a projector.…Either way, the monitor is connected…to the laptop's display port.…That's either an HDMI, mini HDMI, DVI…or similar jack on the laptop's case.…A cable connects to that port…and into the projector or monitor.…Do be aware that some…wireless projectors are also available.…Yes, and you have to buy the cable and I strongly recommend…
Author
Dan Gookin
Released
1/17/2017This course is designed to provide a detailed introduction to PC hardware and peripherals. The fundamentals of storage, processing, graphics, audio, displays, and networks are covered. Whether you're a budding IT professional or someone who seeks a deeper understanding of how devices works, you can gain a foundation of help desk knowledge by examining the steps and techniques demonstrated in this course.
- Looking inside the computer console
- Working with connectors and connections
- Exploring the motherboard
- Working with internal and external storage
- Working with processors
- Examining memory and expansion cards
- Configuring the graphics system
- Working with monitors and touch screens
- Accessing audio
- Exploring printer types
- Connecting and configuring the printer
- Making network connections
- Setting up gateways
- Sharing network resources
- Activating and deactivating Bluetooth
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome43s
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What you should know1m 42s
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1. Hardware Overview
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Exploring inside the console4m 42s
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Understanding peripherals3m 49s
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2. Console Tour
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Opening the case3m 46s
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Exploring the motherboard5m 21s
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Accessing internal storage4m 42s
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Closing the case2m 36s
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3. Internal Features
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Examining memory7m 27s
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Adding expansion cards5m 38s
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4. Storage
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Preparing mass storage6m 55s
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5. PC Graphics System
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Adjusting the monitor6m 11s
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Configuring graphics4m 17s
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Adding a second monitor6m 34s
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6. Input/Output Devices
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Connecting a keyboard5m 56s
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Adding pointing devices4m 43s
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Accessing audio6m 27s
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7. Printers and Printing
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Exploring printer types3m 19s
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8. Networking
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Exploring the network5m 59s
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Setting up the gateway8m 28s
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Accessing network resources4m 27s
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Sharing network resources4m 15s
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9. Bluetooth and Bluetooth Peripherals
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Understanding Bluetooth3m 10s
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Conclusion
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Next steps56s
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