Run 3 Monitors with a VGA Splitter and Cables

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To run a laptop screen alongside two external monitors, a VGA splitter can be used if the goal is to display the same content on all screens. However, for independent displays on the external monitors, a USB to VGA, DVI, or HDMI adapter is recommended. Users have found success with USB video cards for additional screens, although compatibility with certain operating systems like Linux may vary. It's suggested to look for updated USB video card options for improved performance and compatibility.
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I have a laptop and I want to run my laptop screen and two external monitors.
Can I do this with just a vga splitter and cables?
 
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sarah25 said:
I have a laptop and I want to run my laptop screen and two external monitors.
Can I do this with just a vga splitter and cables?

As long as you want the two external monitors to display the same thing, that's fine.

Otherwise, you probably want a USB to VGA or DVI or HDMI adapter:
http://www.ncix.com/search/?categoryid=0&q=external+video
 
I used a USB video card for extra screens on my laptop for a while. I had one of these. It worked well, but I never did get it to work with X on *nix.

There's probably a better USB video card out there now, though. The one I have is a few years old.
 

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