How To Setup Dual Monitors On Mac?

Here's how to setup dual monitors on Mac computer such that its on-screen content gets displayed on two monitors at the same time. You can perform this task using two different methods:

The Mirroring method in which both the monitors will display the same content exactly. You can make use of this method in a business presentation.

Here, you can present by looking at one of the screens, and the audience will be watching the other one.

The Extended Desktop method in which your two monitors will form a single continuous workspace. Usually, video editors and graphic designers make use of this method.

Now, let us dive into the steps to set up two monitors on your Mac:

Things you will need:

An HDMI cable to transmit the signal.
In case your device does not have an HDMI output, you have to get an adaptor. (You will need the adaptor for converting your Thunderbolt port to an HDMI port).

Procedure to set up dual monitors:

The first step is to connect both your monitors. Please follow the steps given here to do the same:

In case your Mac does not support an HDMI port, please plug the adaptor into the Thunderbolt port.
Now, insert one end of the HDMI cable into the other side of your adaptor. Then, attach the other end of the HDMI cable to the second monitor.
The second step is to turn on the two monitors.
Now, navigate to the Apple menu on your Mac. You can easily find the Apple menu. It is located at the top corner of your Mac screen and will be represented by the Apple logo.
Next, choose the System Preferences option.
Under the Hardware title, please click on the View or Displays option. You will find either the View or Displays option according to the Mac version you are using.
Now, click the Arrangement tab. This action will display two blue boxes, and they will represent both your monitors.
If you are going to use the Mirroring method, select the checkbox next to the Mirror Displays option. This action will display exactly the same content on both of your monitors.
However, if you are going to use the Extended Desktop method, you have to deselect the checkbox next to the Mirror Displays option.
For the Extended Desktop method, you just have to drag the white menu bar and then drop it onto the blue box, which you want to act as your primary monitor.
You also have the facility to drag your monitor icons left and right, in case you want to change their relationship to one another.

We have now seen how to setup dual monitors on Mac and the two different methods to do the same.