Plug and play USB to HMDI

[Ouroboros]

I have a work laptop, hdmi output, 2 monitors.

Would prefer a plug n play due to having to install drivers and get IT involved. Any cheapish options?

[xeny]

You'll need IT involved for the most common UCB option, called Displaylink.

There's no chance you've got a USB C port that supports what is called DisplayPort alt mode? Look for a stylised P or lightning bolt symbol by the port or google the laptop model.

[Ouroboros]

it is a lenovo thinkpad e15, i can't see any ports.

Edit spec says, ''USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-C, with Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode)''

So it can use DisplayPort mode, what do i need to buy? Can i charge and display screens?

Edited by Ouroboros on Tuesday 8th March 18:07

[dundarach]

Dock with two HDMI ports?

[Ouroboros]

dundarach said:

Dock with two HDMI ports?

i thought that just duplicates the screen not extends it?

[xeny]

Ouroboros said:

it is a lenovo thinkpad e15, i can't see any ports.

Edit spec says, ''USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB-C, with Power Delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode)''

So it can use DisplayPort mode, what do i need to buy? Can i charge and display screens?

I use something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/COVVY-Charging-Converter-...

[Ouroboros]

xeny said:

I use something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/COVVY-Charging-Converter-...

thanks just ordered one.

[s2kjock]

Ouroboros said:

dundarach said:

Dock with two HDMI ports?

i thought that just duplicates the screen not extends it?

The cheap USB C dock I bought to use my Dell laptop at home seems to let me extend fine.

[Ouroboros]

s2kjock said:

The cheap USB C dock I bought to use my Dell laptop at home seems to let me extend fine.

he was saying a hdmi splitter i think.

[x5tuu]

I have this one from Anker - its been completely faultless for a couple of years now with my Mac

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Aluminum-Pixelbook-...


I tried a couple of cheaper ones before getting the above including and Amazon Basics one and they all were not consistent or reliable.

[Ouroboros]

the one i bought today worked straight off the bat, really interesting as never knew about that function.