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Yes it is possible. You can simply connect the Hdmi cable and keep the the system display configuration in Extend mode(shortcut key win +p).This will. › Home › HOW-TOs › Computing Solutions.

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This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. There are competitive streaming devices on the market that are compatible with Miracast technology. Ruku streaming devices give you a lot more than just the ability to convert a TV into an extended monitor.

It also gives you access to a variety of content and nearly all of your typical online streaming accounts like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. The Amazon Fire Stick works in much the same way.

For using a TV as a monitor using either of these devices, use the same approach as above for connecting to a Smart TV. Just choose the Roku or Amazon Fire Stick device from the list of available wireless devices. This approach requires no purchase of any smart TV or streaming devices.

And certainly no Chromecast device required as well. Click Detect. Then, your computer will begin to look for the TV you have connected to it. Then, you can discover that there are two squares in the window, labeled 1 and 2. Click Identify. This can show a label on each screen so that you can know which number is assigned to your computer monitor and which number has been assigned to your TV.

Duplicate these displays : it will mirror exactly what is on your computer screen on the TV. Your laptop should automatically detect the connection and begin mirroring itself on your TV. An alternative setting is to have your TV act as a kind of extension or second screen which you can control from your laptop. This can allow you to open files or apps privately on your laptop and show select media to others on the TV screen.

To switch from Mirror to Extend on a Windows 10 laptop, open the Action Center by clicking on the square icon in the lower-right corner or by swiping in from the right side of the screen on a touch-enabled device such as a Surface Pro. Click Project to view your TV display options. You can change your display preferences as often as you like. A USB hub or a docking station with an HDMI port can be a good investment as they usually feature a variety of other ports as well which can be used for connecting to a wide range of devices.