Which display adapter for laptop to monitor

[xyz123]

Hi, my wife's workplace just sent us a new lenovo budget laptop for use. It has HDMI and USB connections only.i need to connect to a dell 26 inch monitor which has DVI, vga and USB connections.

I am not sure if USB to USB connection works as I have never tried it before...

If I need an adapter there are two options HDMI to vga and HDMI to DVI. Is one better than other?

Thanks

[markiii]

DVI

[sgrimshaw]

Plenty of HDMI to DVI cables on Amazon, eg:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0899SCVJS/ref=sspa_dk...

[nyt]

Something like:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Adapter-Cabl...

[xyz123]

Thanks.