A question from someone who is not an IT-pro...I have a 2 newish HP DVI monitors (HP model LP2275W) and an older Dell desktop, with a VGA and a DVI output. My question involves connecting the second monitor, with the first monitor connected to the DVI output. It seems I have 3 possible options:
1. HP does sell a DVI-VGA cable (but it's about $40)
2. buy an expensive converter
3. Use the USB output on the monitor and one of the available USB ports on the computer.
It's this third option I most interested in, as it seems the least expensive. What do I need to be aware of it terms of additional software I might need (DisplayLink?) or types of USB ports (does it need to be a USB 2.0 port?).
Any thoughts or simple alternatives appreciated.
1. HP does sell a DVI-VGA cable (but it's about $40)
2. buy an expensive converter
3. Use the USB output on the monitor and one of the available USB ports on the computer.
It's this third option I most interested in, as it seems the least expensive. What do I need to be aware of it terms of additional software I might need (DisplayLink?) or types of USB ports (does it need to be a USB 2.0 port?).
Any thoughts or simple alternatives appreciated.
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