How Do I Project My Screen in Ubuntu?
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How do I project my screen in Linux?

Plug in and power ON the external device (e.g. LCD Projector), using a VGA cable and the external VGA socket of your laptop. KDE menu>> settings >> Configure desktop >> Display and monitor >> You will see icons for the two monitors now. (See screenshot) >> Unify outputs (See screenshot) >> Apply >> close KDE menu.

How do I use my Ubuntu laptop as a second monitor?

To use your laptop as a second monitor, you need KVM software. You install the software on your desktop and your laptop, and the local network creates a bridge between both devices. You can control your desktop and laptop from a single keyboard and mouse, turning your laptop into a second monitor.

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