The summary of ‘How to use a Laptop a Second Monitor’

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In the video, Roger Pro explains how to use a laptop as a second display monitor, which is useful for extending or duplicating the display without needing an extra monitor. Key points include ensuring both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network and configuring settings like "connect to wireless display" and "projecting to this PC." Roger demonstrates accessing these settings through the Windows key + P and system search menus, and may require installing the "wireless display" feature. Additional setup includes adding security measures such as a PIN. He showcases using the extended display for practical purposes like dragging web browser windows and mentions a slight delay due to distance from the Wi-Fi router.

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In this part of the video, Roger Pro explains how to use a laptop as a second display monitor. He discusses scenarios where you might need a second monitor but only have an extra laptop or when you want to extend or duplicate your display to a PC with a bigger screen. He highlights that both laptops and PCs can be utilized for this purpose, which can also be used to prank friends or colleagues.

Roger then guides viewers through the configuration process, emphasizing the necessity of being connected to the same Wi-Fi network. He instructs on accessing the settings by pressing the Windows key + P, selecting “connect to wireless display,” and finding other display devices. He also shows how to access display settings via the search menu by navigating through system settings.

He walks through enabling the “projecting to this PC” feature, which may require adding an optional feature. By typing “wireless” to filter and selecting “wireless display,” users can install the feature, which takes about 90 seconds. After installation, Roger advises adjusting the settings to make the laptop available as a display option, such as selecting “available everywhere” for ease of use.

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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to set up and connect a laptop to a second laptop to use it as an extended monitor wirelessly. They explain that additional security can be added via a PIN if desired. The main actions involve configuring the first laptop to project its display, using the Windows key plus ‘P’ to connect to a wireless display, and then selecting the option to extend the display to use it as a second monitor. The presenter shows the process of dragging a web browser window to the second monitor and notes a slight delay due to distance from the Wi-Fi router. Finally, they disconnect the setup and encourage viewers to like the video and subscribe to their channel.

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