How to Use an iPad as a Dual Monitor with an LG Laptop! 💻

If you're used to working with dual monitors at the office, switching back to a single screen at home or outside can feel limiting.
At home, I have an extra monitor for a dual setup, but carrying an extra screen everywhere? ❌ No way!
Luckily, there’s an easy solution—connect your iPad as a second monitor using SpaceDesk! 🚀

🆓 Why SpaceDesk?

✅ 100% Free
✅ Easy to set up
✅ Works with any Windows PC

 

🔽 Step 1: Download SpaceDesk on Your PC

1️⃣ Go to the official SpaceDesk website
2️⃣ Download Windows 64-bit version
3️⃣ Install it (no extra settings needed!)

 

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1️⃣ Go to the official SpaceDesk website

Download Space desk site↓↓

www.spacedesk.net

 

 

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2️⃣ Download Windows 64-bit version

3️⃣ Install it (no extra settings needed!)

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📲 Step 2: Install the SpaceDesk App on iPad

1️⃣ Open the App Store
2️⃣ Search for “spacedesk – USB Display for PC”
3️⃣ Download & install the app

 

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🔗 Step 3: Connect Your iPad & Laptop

1️⃣ Open the SpaceDesk app on your iPad🔄
2️⃣ Use a USB cable to connect your iPad to your laptop 🔌
3️⃣ Choose your preferred mode 💡  :

• Mirror Display (Duplicate your screen)
• Extend Display (Use as a second monitor)

📏 You can also adjust the screen extension direction in the settings!

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1️⃣ Open the SpaceDesk app on your iPad 🔄

2️⃣ Use a USB cable to connect your iPad to your laptop 🔌

3️⃣ Choose your preferred mode 💡

Mirror Display (Duplicate your screen)
Extend Display (Use as a second monitor)

📏 You can also adjust the screen extension direction in the settings!

🔻 I chose to extend the screen to the left and have been using it that way.
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🎨 Customizing Display Settings

Inside SpaceDesk settings, you can tweak:
🖥️ Screen resolution
📏 Aspect ratio
🎥 Display quality

However, the image sharpness may not be perfect, especially for text-heavy applications like chat apps. 
I'm using an iPad Pro M4 11-inch, but the display quality doesn't seem to depend much on the iPad's hardware.
I mainly use it to separate my messaging app (KakaoTalk) onto my iPad, and it works just fine!

🚀 Quick Recap!

📌 Install SpaceDesk on PC & iPad
📌 Connect via USB cable
📌 Choose "Extend" or "Mirror" mode
📌 Enjoy your dual-screen setup!

Now you can work from anywhere with your iPad as a second monitor! 🎉

👉 Give it a try and let me know how it works for you! 😊

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