Windows 10: Set up second monitor

If you work on a PC and use two windows, it can be annoying to always switch back and forth between the individual windows. In such a case, you should use a second monitor so that you have a better overview. The second monitor is easy to set up in Windows 10.

How to set up a second monitor in Windows 10

Setting up a second monitor in Windows 10 is not very difficult, as almost everything happens automatically. First of all, you need to connect the monitor. To do this, connect it to your PC, for example via HDMI cable. After turning on the PC, the monitor should work directly and display a desktop background.

1. Go to the display settings by right-clicking with the mouse in a free space on the desktop. In the menu that now opens, select "Display Settings".
2. Here you should now see your monitors as a rectangular graphic labeled "1" and "2".
3. Click on the graphic of the monitor you have newly connected. If you are not sure which graphic this is, click "Identify" at the bottom right.
4. Now you can make all the settings of the monitor. It is best to first set the resolutions to the correct value.
5. You can also decide whether the monitor should be displayed in landscape or portrait mode.

Windows 10: Set up second monitor via keyboard shortcut

Alternatively to the way via the settings, the setup of the second monitor is also possible via keyboard shortcut. To do this, simply press the "Windows key" and the "P key" simultaneously. You will then be shown the available options and have the choice of whether you want to "Duplicate" the screen content to the second monitor or "Expand" your desktop. .