Can I Use My Personal Laptop as a Second Monitor for My Work Laptop?
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TechnoWizard42
I'm exploring options for setting up a dual-monitor workspace with my work laptop. My company has strict policies against connecting unauthorized USB devices, so I'm looking for a safe method. I was thinking about using a video card to connect an HDMI cable from my work laptop's HDMI output to my personal laptop and using OBS on it as a second monitor. Would this even work? Would my work laptop recognize this as an external device? I want to steer clear of any policy violations, so if this setup isn't feasible, I'm considering just getting a dedicated monitor instead.
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Nope, you can’t use your personal laptop that way.
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Actually, if your primary device runs Windows, there’s an app called SpaceDesk which lets you use another device as a second monitor over your network. It’s free for personal use and can connect with Android, iOS, or through a browser on your work laptop.
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No, that won’t work. You can't connect them like that.
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Unfortunately, it's highly unlikely that you can connect your personal laptop as a monitor because most laptops only have output ports, not input ports. So this setup won't work as you hope.
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Honestly, your best bet is to just buy a standalone monitor. But if your company allows it, consider investing in a docking station that gives you more options for additional monitors.
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