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NAUTIQUE
Explorer
Feb 25, 2015

Laptop set-up like Desktop?

In my stick&brick our old desktop was tired and we bought a Lenovo laptop to replace it.
Would like to add the bigger monitor, mouse, keyboard, and ability to hitch up printer. All my older items have different connectors that attached to the desktop tower.
I'm guessing I'll need new add-ons with usb connections? (Maybe use a usb hub to connect to laptop easy?)
Anyone have a set-up like this?
Any suggestions on accomplishing this would be appreciated.
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2015
    janstey58 wrote:
    We do this at my office. External PC screen attaches to your video port on your laptop, then use a USB mouse and keyboard. Printer can be wireless if so equipped.


    This is quickly gaining popularity and we do this as well plus you have the advantage of using a double screen set up and portability with the laptop if needed.
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Feb 25, 2015
    You might look into getting a blue tooth driven keyboard, mouse. (No wires) if your lap top does not have built in blue tooth you can get a sub plug in blue tooth device.you may also want to look at a blue tooth enable printer.
  • janstey58's avatar
    janstey58
    Explorer
    Feb 25, 2015
    We do this at my office. External PC screen attaches to your video port on your laptop, then use a USB mouse and keyboard. Printer can be wireless if so equipped.

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