If your laptop has three video ports, you’re good, but very few laptops have this. Likely you’ll need an external display adapter or dock. After connecting your displays, arrange them properly on your computer, so each monitor’s position is correctly identified.
How do I know if my laptop can support 3 monitors?
The best way to find out whether your graphics card supports multiple monitors is to find the name of your card (Control Panel > Device Manager > Display Adapters) and Google it with the monitor setup you’re looking to run (e.g. “Nvidia GTX 1660 four monitors”).
Can I add a 3rd monitor to my laptop?
You can still connect multiple screens using a dual-purpose cable, such as DVI-to-VGA, HDMI-to-DVI, or some other adapter or converter. An increasing number of laptops use a USB Type-C socket to complicate matters further, carrying data, video, and charging capabilities.
Why can’t I connect 3 monitors to my laptop?
If your third monitor continues to not display, press the Start button and access the Control Panel or right-click on your desktop and hit Display > ‘Change Display Settings. ‘ From the Change Display Settings screen under the ‘Multiple Displays’ section dropdown menu, click on ‘Extend These Displays. ‘