Windows 10: Use Laptop as Secondary Monitor WITH HDMI CABLE

I have two laptops, both of which have HDMI ports. Is there any software that will use the HDMI cable to make one of my laptops act as a secondary monitor? I don't want any software that requires a network connection because I'm going to be in college.

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HDMI output failure after installation of Windows 10

Hi,

Left me clarify,

Before W10 installing, I used Win8.1 and connected my laptop to tv & computer monitor through HDMI cable. It really worked well.

After W10, Same laptop, same tv, same computer monitor .. EVERYTHING IS SAME including the HDMI cable. But there is no signal through HDMI cable.

Checked the Same tv, computer monitor connected to another laptop running in Windows 7 using same HDMI cable. Work perfectly.

Do you still want me to check the TV manual/computer monitor blah blah!!!!

Thanks

 

windows10 is not restarting when lid is and hdmi external monitor

Hi Joseph,

Apologize for the difficulties that you have been put through regarding this issue. Do let us know few more details for better understanding:

What exactly happens when you try to display the picture on the secondary monitor?

Did you try connecting to a different monitor and check if the issue persists?

We suggest that you unplug the HDMI cable and connect it back to a different HDMI port on the secondary monitor in case if there's one extra and check.

Also check if there is any device conflict in the Device Manager when the Secondary Monitor is connected.

Get back to us with the requested details for further help.

 

not that I am aware of (doesn't mean it aint out there somewhere? ) but as far as I know the Video port on most laptops are Video Out only , just get yourself a cheap LCD or TV to run off the HDMI on the better of the two laptops.

 

Agreed. Most Desktops also are Video Out only. The premise of the output ports on Notebooks is to use with larger monitors and/or projectors for displaying to attendees at seminars, business meetings, churches, etc..

 

You would have to use something like this that takes a HDMI input and streams it out via USB:
HDMI Video Capture Device | Video Converters | StarTech.com