Īdjust the settings, striking a balance between security and accessibility as seen below. On the laptop that you’d like to turn into your second monitor head to Settings > System > Projecting to this PC. But with these USB-C docks, you can add extra USBs and video outputs for connecting monitors. If you're using a laptop as your main computer for work, you might be struggling for ports. Since the process uses Miracast, you might be able make your TV act as a second screen if you have Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. The connection is wireless, so it's not quite the same experience as having a second monitor connected via a cable, but it can be useful if you are stuck and need a solution.
Windows 10 provides this functionality, and it’s easy to set up. If you have a working laptop running Windows 10 it's possible to hook it up to your PC, or another laptop so it acts as an extra display. With so many people now working from home, you may well need two screens to be more productive. You don't have to rush out and buy a new monitor, though.