Note: By the time you read this article, which was last updated January 2023, the version and name of the file might have changed slightly, as might the download URL. Under “ Latest Official Driver“, click the “Download” button, then “Accept” to accept the license agreement and save the file, which will be saved as “‘ DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for Ubuntu5.6.1-EXE.zip‘” or similar. Download the DisplayLink Driverĭownload the Displaylink (who make the adapter’s chipset) driver from here: Disconnect your monitor from the HDMI port, if connected, and reconnected it to a USB 3 port, via the interface adapter. Start by physically installing the adapter. By the way, I am using Linux Mint 21.1 MATE on a laptop made by MSI, model c圆1. Although it is entitled “ …for Windows“, it operates fine with Linux. I bought this Cable Matters USB 3.0 to HDMI Adapter from Amazon for £51. USB to HDMI AdapterĪn adapter can “change” a spare USB port into HDMI port. For Linux users, well it is quite easy too, as this article explains. Fortunately, the number of monitor ports can be increased by the addition of a simple adapter. Especially for laptops, which often have fewer ports than desktop/tower systems. Generally, the number of screens is limited by the number of PC interfaces. Being able to have more windows and applications visible at once improves productivity and can reduce the stress of computer usage. Having a second or even a third monitor attached to your PC gives a helpful increase in screen space.

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