I bet, there are times when you just wished your computer to double up as an external screen. Well, that’s not so tough. Setting up your laptop screen as an external monitor just requires a bit of ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: I have a Dell Inspiration desktop with an HDMI port. I’ve connected a TV it and am not happy with the results.

Modern gaming laptops have come a long way. They might be slim, powerful, and long-lasting, but they still can’t compete with desktop monitors in screen real estate. Even the largest gaming laptops ...