{"id":51268,"date":"2023-05-01T10:40:16","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T09:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/51268\/using-microsoft-surface-as-a-secondary-monitor\/"},"modified":"2023-09-30T10:32:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T09:32:52","slug":"using-microsoft-surface-as-a-secondary-monitor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/51268\/using-microsoft-surface-as-a-secondary-monitor\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Microsoft Surface as a secondary monitor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Microsoft Surface is a practical device, with its compact design it can also be used as a second monitor. The connection is wireless.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The Microsoft Surface is not only a practical device for travelling, but can also be used as a second monitor on another PC or laptop. So if you have a laptop and Surface with you on the road, you can get a productivity booster in the hotel and use two monitors. The detachable keyboard allows the Surface to be positioned very well and thanks to the long battery life, there is nothing to prevent longer use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7306\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/51268\/using-microsoft-surface-as-a-secondary-monitor\/#Configuring_the_Surface\" >Configuring the Surface<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/51268\/using-microsoft-surface-as-a-secondary-monitor\/#Connect_to_the_Surface\" >Connect to the Surface<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/51268\/using-microsoft-surface-as-a-secondary-monitor\/#Configuring_the_display\" >Configuring the display<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/51268\/using-microsoft-surface-as-a-secondary-monitor\/#Summary_%E2%80%93_Advantages_disadvantages_and_USB_monitor_as_an_alternative\" >Summary &#8211; Advantages, disadvantages and USB monitor as an alternative<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configuring_the_Surface\"><\/span>Configuring the Surface<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, the Surface or the target device is made to work. This can be done in the settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7307\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_2-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_2-768x507.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here we can specify which devices we want to allow, whether a PIN is required for the connection and also the PC name is displayed here. We need this right away to establish the connection.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_to_the_Surface\"><\/span>Connect to the Surface<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As soon as the configuration is complete, we can establish the connection from the other PC. To do this, we click on &#8220;Project&#8221; in the notification bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7308\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"416\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_3.png 416w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_3-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_3-350x250.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Then we click on &#8220;Connect to wireless display&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7309\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"339\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_4.png 339w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_4-300x123.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The network is searched and devices found are displayed. Our Surface device should also appear here. We can now click on it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7310\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"434\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_5.png 434w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_5-300x281.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The connection is now established and the desktop should then be visible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7311\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_6.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_6-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configuring_the_display\"><\/span>Configuring the display<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should now be able to switch to the new desktop \/ monitor by moving the mouse over the edge of the screen. If it doesn&#8217;t work or is on the wrong side, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/59643\/vba-outlook-set-cursor-to-specific-position-in-e-mail\/\" title=\"VBA Outlook: Set cursor to specific position in e-mail\">position of the display can be set<\/a> in the display settings. To do this, we right-click on the desktop and select the option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7312\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"326\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_7.png 326w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_7-300x130.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The screens can then be arranged and moved.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7313\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"605\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_8.png 605w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_8-300x260.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click on &#8220;Apply&#8221; to apply the setting and the monitor or mouse should now work properly. You can now use the extra monitor as a second monitor and move programmes and windows to it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_%E2%80%93_Advantages_disadvantages_and_USB_monitor_as_an_alternative\"><\/span>Summary &#8211; Advantages, disadvantages and USB monitor as an alternative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In principle, using the Surface as a second monitor is a fine thing. You don&#8217;t need an extra cable, it runs via network or WLAN. Of course, this also means that you have to establish a WLAN connection between the devices when you are on the road.<\/p>\n<p>This type of connection also ensures low delays. If windows or content are moved quickly, it becomes visible. For normal work or even videos, it is no problem.<\/p>\n<p>Those who are often on the road and would like to use a second monitor can also buy a <a href=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/7091\/review-memteq-tragbarer-usb-monitor-mit-fullhd-und-hdmi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USB monitor<\/a>. Thanks to USB-C, this can be operated directly from the laptop with just one cable. There are no delays here.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7314\" src=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/surface_9-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Microsoft Surface is a practical device, with its compact design it can also be used as a second monitor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7315,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1551],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hardware-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51268"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51268\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7315"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ekiwi-blog.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}