Tablet as a second monitor for pc

Most users have one monitor for work and entertainment. But what if there is a tablet at home that is almost never used?

How to set the quality of the second screen on a PC?

Each owner of a computer and tablet once thinks about whether they can be used in conjunction. The reasons for connecting the tablet to the computer are different:

1. The image from the main monitor is duplicated on it.
2. The computer display is out of order.
3. The gadget works in conjunction with the main monitor, expanding it.

Important! It should be remembered that each option requires a special approach and skills from the user.

At first glance, it may seem that such designs with two screens can be useful only to web designers, streamers or video editors, IT specialists. However, for an ordinary user, connecting a second monitor can benefit:

• firstly, when playing on the main one, you can watch movies simultaneously on an additional monitor;
• secondly, you can transfer mail, gadgets, YouTube to it;
• thirdly, important buttons and menus can be placed on an additional screen;
• fourthly, you can use different tools to control the gadget: mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, etc.

So, you can use the tablet as an additional monitor in different situations in different ways, depending on the level of the user and his goals.

How to make a tablet a second screen: instructions

To connect the gadget you will need a USB cable (if connected directly) or a contact via wireless network (when connected via Wi-Fi). It will also be necessary to install special programs that can be found on the Internet.

Installation Algorithm:

1. Find the iDisplay application in free access, install it on a computer or laptop.

Important! The version of the program is selected depending on the operating system.

2. Next, you need to install the iDisplay application on the tablet. To do this, you need to buy this program on Google Play, or find it on the Internet and download for free.
3. After installing the application, you will need to reboot the devices.
4. After the devices rebooted, you must run the iDisplay application on the computer and tablet.
5. The following actions depend on the type of connection:

If the gadget is connected via USB, then in the application you need to select the command "USB Connection". If connected via a wireless network, the application will ask you to add a server, you should press the plus button several times.

6. Next, the program will ask you to enter the following data: username, port number, IP address. The port number can be viewed by placing the cursor on the iDisplay icon at the bottom of the "Hidden Icons" tab. The IP address can be viewed on the network. The username is any, to the taste of the owner.
7. Next, you need to click the "Add and Connect" command.

If the previous actions are performed correctly, the "iDisplay autorization" window will appear on the screen, you will need to select one action:

• reject ("Deny");
• connect once ("Allow once");
• always connect automatically ("Always allow").

It is recommended to choose the third option. In this case, the system will connect the tablet automatically when it is connected to the computer (this is especially convenient if the device is used as the main and only monitor).

After the installation is completed, the following important nuances should be considered:

1. Installing the program and connecting the tablet does not mean that it can be used as an additional screen, since by default it will only duplicate the main screen. Therefore, after installing and configuring the program, you should right-click and select the "Screen Resolution" command. In the window that appears, you will need to select the type of monitor: primary; duplicate; additional.

From this setting will depend on what function the tablet will perform - duplicate or expand the main screen.

2. It should be remembered that in accordance with the standard settings, the second display is located to the right of the main one, therefore, if necessary, this can be changed in the settings.

Following the above algorithm, you can connect a smartphone if the user is satisfied with its diagonal.