If you work only on the small screen of your laptop, you will have to switch between multiple windows, which will reduce your work efficiency. Therefore, we recommend creating a “dual monitor environment” by adding an external monitor to have two screens. The benefits are so great that it is said that once you experience it, you will never be able to go back to your previous environment.
The biggest advantage of dual monitors is the overwhelmingly large display area. For example, you can open reference materials or websites on one screen while creating a Word or Excel document on the other screen, without having to switch windows. The effect is even greater in tasks that require displaying multiple tools at the same time, such as video editing and programming.
The construction method is very simple. Simply connect your laptop’s HDMI terminal or USB Type-C terminal to an external monitor using a cable. On both Windows and Mac, you can use the two screens as one large desktop by simply selecting “Extend Screen” from the OS settings.
When choosing a monitor, it is not necessary to match the resolution or size with your main laptop. For general desk work, we recommend adding a 24-inch to 27-inch full HD or 4K monitor. If you don’t have a lot of space, consider using a monitor that can pivot vertically or a monitor arm to make more space on your desk.
A dual monitor environment is the ultimate hack that will dramatically improve your daily productivity with an investment of tens of thousands of yen. If you haven’t tried it yet, please consider introducing it.