NTP66's thread of IT

Postby **Kane** » Fri May 21, 2021 7:44 am

So, I plug the USB 3.0 into my PC and then the HDMI into that hub? Will there be any loss of quality?

Postby **NTP66** » Fri May 21, 2021 8:00 am

So, I plug the USB 3.0 into my PC and then the HDMI into that hub? Will there be any loss of quality?

Yeah, USB from the hub to your machine, and then HDMI cables from the hub to each monitor. From there, in Windows 10 Settings, go to System and then Display. Here you'll be able to select which monitor is #1 and which is #2, along with changing the resolution, scaling, extend the displays, etc. While I don't have the same hub as those, both listings say it should work with what you want to do. Before you buy anything, go to that location (Settings\System\Display) and validate what your current display resolution is. If it's higher than 2048x1152, then neither of those hubs will work for you. Personally, I'd give that first one a shot because it's a) cheaper, and b) supports higher resolutions. You should not notice any degradation in quality.

That said, are you using this for PC gaming? That would be a big question mark, and I would probably not go this route if that's your goal. I would then upgrade my GPU to something that had multiple HDMI ports.

Postby **Kane** » Fri May 21, 2021 10:33 am

Both screens run at 1920x1080, and yeah it is a gaming rig. Not sure I want to upgrade the GPU just for more ports, either - it ain't that old.

Postby **Kane** » Fri May 21, 2021 10:38 am

What if I keep my current screen on the HDMI port, and buy an HDMI to DP cable for the second screen?

Postby **NTP66** » Fri May 21, 2021 10:46 am

What if I keep my current screen on the HDMI port, and buy an HDMI to DP cable for the second screen?

You can give that a try. I've never used that type of cable, so I'm unfamiliar. Should be a relatively inexpensive test, too.

Postby **Kane** » Fri May 21, 2021 10:50 am

I'll let you know how it goes. Should have it on Sunday.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Fri May 21, 2021 10:51 am

I actually have a DP to HDMI converter for my work PC. It works well, made by VisionTek. It's not a gaming PC, obviously, but works for what I need it for.

Postby **Kane** » Fri May 21, 2021 10:52 am

I don't plan on gaming across both screens, so as long as my main stays the same, I'm happy.

Postby **Kane** » Sun May 23, 2021 8:45 pm

Cable worked a treat! Plugged it in and Win10 instantly threw it up as an extended display.

Postby **NTP66** » Mon May 24, 2021 6:37 am

Postby **Kane** » Fri May 28, 2021 8:20 am

Is it possible to install a single Win 10 license on multiple pcs?

Postby **NTP66** » Fri May 28, 2021 8:29 am

Is it possible to install a single Win 10 license on multiple pcs?

Retail license? No. KMS (from your company)? Absolutely (up to their allotted limit).

Postby **Kane** » Fri May 28, 2021 8:31 am

Noice, thanks.

Postby **dodint** » Sun May 30, 2021 10:55 pm

Glad I checked the next page, could not for the life of me believe that he would end up with that hub instead of a simple DP to HDMI cable.

Postby **NTP66** » Mon May 31, 2021 8:03 am

Yeah, I honestly forgot that the cables even existed. So used to using hubs because of the added benefits.

Postby **NTP66** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:23 pm

First look at MacOS Windows 11:

Garbage.

Postby **faftorial** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:29 pm

I thought Windows 10 was going to be the last numbered version of Windows?

Postby **NTP66** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 2:30 pm

I thought Windows 10 was going to be the last numbered version of Windows?

I thought the same, but there's still time. With this UX change, I expect them to go all in on the Mac route and call it Windows Sun Valley or something.

YouTube · Postby **mikey** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 3:06 pm

Probably just a creature of habit, but I have never cared for the Mac OS...the look or operation of it...

I also liked Windows 98SE more than anything...

Postby **dodint** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:33 pm

I thought Windows 10 was going to be the last numbered version of Windows?
I thought the same, but there's still time. With this UX change, I expect them to go all in on the Mac route and call it Windows Sun Valley or something.

They published the Win10 EOL date a few days ago.

Postby **NTP66** » Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:59 pm

I thought Windows 10 was going to be the last numbered version of Windows?
I thought the same, but there's still time. With this UX change, I expect them to go all in on the Mac route and call it Windows Sun Valley or something.
They published the Win10 EOL date a few days ago.

Yeah, but that was already known, IIRC.

Postby **nocera** » Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:52 pm

Any suggestions for two Macbook pro (2020) compatible monitors that can be daisy chained? I need to present two options: 1080 and a full 4k.

Postby **NTP66** » Wed Jun 16, 2021 3:53 pm

Sorry, I definitely can’t assist on the Macbook side of things.

Postby **nocera** » Wed Jun 16, 2021 4:09 pm

Hey my IT team said the same thing!

Postby **iamjs** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 5:17 pm

I thought Windows 10 was going to be the last numbered version of Windows?
I thought the same, but there's still time. With this UX change, I expect them to go all in on the Mac route and call it Windows Sun Valley or something.
They published the Win10 EOL date a few days ago.

Well that's good. I saw your comment and was thinking that I just got everybody updated year and now they're gonna EOL Windows 10 in a year or so.

At least it's not until Q4 2025, so there's some time.