Possible on Linux Mint using USB 2.0 to link a USB to an USB-C monitor (second monitor supports USB-C).
Possible on Linux Mint using USB 2.0 to link a USB to an USB-C monitor (second monitor supports USB-C).
You can link the USB-C monitor to your Linux Mint setup using an adapter or hub that converts USB 2.0 to USB-C. Many users have reported success with compatible adapters, and some Linux distributions offer drivers for such setups. Check community forums or official documentation for specific models you're using.
It doesn’t function properly unless the PC has a USB C port that supports Thunderbolt or DisplayPort Alt Mode. USB 2 doesn’t offer either capability.
Thanks for the details—it's a bittersweet situation. It isn't the final outcome, but I have another laptop in mind. I think I'll set up an SSH connection to create a network since my first two devices were mainly terminals for servers. That was their original design.
It's feasible to find a USB adapter, but using a USB 2.0 port will result in low performance. Since these are older models, you might need an additional converter from USB-C to HDMI or DisplayPort.
Thanks for the details, but it's limited to the first monitor.
According to what I understand, purchasing a budget HDMI splitter will simply replicate the screen across the first and second monitors. Opting for a hub offers better support for extended desktop configurations. Personally, I connected my second laptop to the first using SSH and X11 forwarding, which allowed me to link both machines together. The second monitor functions in that way, though it isn’t ideal—it’s mainly useful for terminal tasks rather than general use.