Chapter 14

Connecting Monitors and Hardware

Considering how many different companies manufacture monitors, mice, keyboards, web cams, external hard drives and other hardware devices for PCs, Microsoft does a good job at making them all work with Windows 7. With plug and play, all you have to do is connect the device to your computer with a USB or monitor cable, and Windows automatically installs it. Occasionally you may need to help it along with some additional steps or customization.

Although Windows has supported the capability to use multiple monitors for several versions now; many people don't take advantage of the features and benefits available. There are so many ways to physically connect additional monitors; and with LCD and LED monitors ...

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