Hey everyone! My wife just landed a work-from-home job, and she's eager to set up dual monitors to boost her productivity. The catch is, the company laptop she received only has two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and an HDMI port—all of which are currently in use for powering devices like her keyboard, mouse, and headset. I initially thought about just getting a splitter, but I've realized it might be more complex than that. I'd love to hear your suggestions on the best way to help her get dual monitors running smoothly. Thanks a bunch!
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A splitter won’t work for what you need. You should buy a USB hub instead! That way, you can plug all her devices in one spot.
With most laptops being so slim nowadays, they lack ports. A docking station can make life a lot simpler. Just connect everything to the dock, and then there's only one USB cable to plug into the laptop.
Look into something like the UGREEN USB-C hub with 4K HDMI support. It's affordable and would let her plug everything in without as much hassle.
Honestly, a docking station is the way to go. It'll give her more USB ports and let her connect multiple monitors easily without having to rearrange cables if she needs to head into the office.
What you really need is a USB-C hub that can handle multiple HDMI or DisplayPort outputs. Just a heads up, an HDMI splitter won't cut it since it'll only mirror the same signal on both screens. If you get a good hub, it'll simplify everything!
Totally agree! Investing in a USB-C docking station can be a game changer. Tons of options on Amazon and it makes connections super easy.
Absolutely! Plus, if you want to set it up right, make sure to enable the option to use multiple monitors in her remote session settings.