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Question

How can i use my laptops screen as a monitor?

Feb 25, 2018 2:40AM PST

My laptop, has a hdmi output, and USB 3.0, i was wondering how to use my laptops screen as a monitor, for my ps4, without the use of remote play (delay is too large). I was wondering if there was a way to get a hdmi to usb wire, and connect it to my laptop. Perhaps there is third party software that can help me do this?

Any replies or suggestions appreciated.

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Re: laptop screen as monitor
Feb 25, 2018 2:46AM PST

I'm afraid you can't. Better buy a separate monitor.

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Nope.
Feb 25, 2018 2:03PM PST

All the solutions I know of cost more than a cheap TV.