Issues using old computer as 2nd monitor | CyberPowerPC UK | Page 1

rustic yarrow May 31, 2023, 10:49 AM

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I currently only use 1 monitor and everything is fine. I have an old computer I want to use for Spotify, discord, emails ect but I can't get it to connect. Any help?

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This is where I'm getting my steps from: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/how-do-i-use-laptop-as-monitor#:~:text=Go to the desktop or,the productivity uses mentioned above

rustic yarrow May 31, 2023, 11:11 AM

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This is on my PC that I want to connect it too

steel barn May 31, 2023, 12:14 PM

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Have you clicked Optional Features there?

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Looks like you need to add the Wireless Display feature

rustic yarrow May 31, 2023, 1:19 PM

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I added that like 10 minutes after sending it

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I just can't get it working

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The CPU in the computer is Intel Pentinum (released during 1993 I think) and can't run anything well.

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Using it as a second monitor will be the best way to use it

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Ok so I'm not going to use the wireless option

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I've plugged a HDMI cable into my graphics card and into the old comptuer but it stays on windows

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The computer is Lenovo IdeaCentre 310

sleek pebble May 31, 2023, 1:40 PM

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Not possible I believe

rustic yarrow May 31, 2023, 1:41 PM

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Oh

latent sand May 31, 2023, 1:42 PM

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Yeah laptop hdmi is out, and gpu hdmi is out, you'd need a capture card or something.

sleek pebble May 31, 2023, 1:43 PM

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Laptops only have a HDMI out not in, there might be a 3rd party app you can use but with the age of your system I don't think it would handle it

rustic yarrow May 31, 2023, 1:45 PM

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Ok. Thanks for the help!

timid bane May 31, 2023, 1:47 PM

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I can help give you monitor recommendations if you have the budget

rustic yarrow May 31, 2023, 1:48 PM

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It's all good, I was just seeing if I could use it as a second monitor and I don't really need it.

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