I have a Dell U2720Q monitor that accepts HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-C. I use USB-C because the monitor acts as a hub for a range of peripherals (keyboard, mouse, webcam, speakers, etc.etc) and ...

HDMI excels for media consumption, while PC gamers prefer DisplayPort.

For most people today, HDMI is the default way to hook up a display. Popularized around the mid-2000s, HDMI remains widely used today on devices such as gaming consoles, laptops, TVs, and projectors.

I'm planning to hook up my desktop to my HDTV which has a VGA cable hook-up. Looking through several online cable stores, there seem to be different types of VGA cables (with very different prices).

Start by checking if your device and GPU support multiple displays. If its capable, ensure you have all the cables to connect the monitors. Next, hook up all the cables to the monitors and your PC ...