[SOLVED] Can i use my laptop as a monitor?

[MixedCVG]

Hi guys, so i got my new pc but i dont have an monitor, i ordered one but it will arive in like 4 days, until then i am wondering if i can use my laptop as a monitor, i have a hdmi port in it. Any ideas?

 

[kanewolf]

Hi guys, so i got my new pc but i dont have an monitor, i ordered one but it will arive in like 4 days, until then i am wondering if i can use my laptop as a monitor, i have a hdmi port in it. Any ideas?

The HDMI port on a laptop is OUTPUT only. Especially for first boot, it is not practical to use a laptop as a monitor.

 

[MixedCVG]

The HDMI port on a laptop is OUTPUT only. Especially for first boot, it is not practical to use a laptop as a monitor.

I want to use it only for a few days i don't care if is practical or not. So i can?

 

[kanewolf]

I want to use it only for a few days i don't care if is practical or not. So i can?

I don't believe you can to get to BIOS, which is why I said "first boot". When you have the PC complete, there are ways to use software and networking to use a laptop as a monitor. https://www.cnet.com/news/use-your-laptop-as-a-second-monitor/
I don't think you can do so to install an OS.
You might be able to buy a USB HDMI capture device and do that. But it might take just as long to get that as your monitor.
Can you not move the PC to somewhere with a TV and connect HDMI to the TV?

 

[MixedCVG]

I don't believe you can to get to BIOS, which is why I said "first boot". When you have the PC complete, there are ways to use software and networking to use a laptop as a monitor. https://www.cnet.com/news/use-your-laptop-as-a-second-monitor/
I don't think you can do so to install an OS.
You might be able to buy a USB HDMI capture device and do that. But it might take just as long to get that as your monitor.
Can you not move the PC to somewhere with a TV and connect HDMI to the TV?

Yes i can, i have a tv next to my desk

 

[MixedCVG]

Yes i can, i have a tv next to my desk

But is like straight in my back, so thats why i can't use the tv until i get the monitor, but i can move the pc next to the tv

 

[kanewolf]

But is like straight in my back, so thats why i can't use the tv until i get the monitor, but i can move the pc next to the tv

Use the TV to build the PC, then read the article I linked if you want to use your laptop.