Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Computer Help and Support

braddy

(3,585 posts)

3. We could use some clarification on why you mentioned W10, as far as the ports go you only need one

Reply to blueinredohio (Original post)

Tue Dec 31, 2019, 04:27 PM

Dec 2019

of those for your existing monitor and DVI is better than VGA. Your new computer will have HDMI and 1 or 2 other monitor connections such as DVI but you can buy adapters to fit your current old monitor.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Please help with my question [View all] blueinredohio Dec 2019 OP

All I can say that the more ports you have, the better. Who knows what new things may ... SWBTATTReg Dec 2019 #1

Thanks for the help blueinredohio Dec 2019 #2

We could use some clarification on why you mentioned W10, as far as the ports go you only need one braddy Dec 2019 #3

I mentioned windows 10 because my Windows 7 won't be upgraded blueinredohio Dec 2019 #5

Your windows 7 will upgrade to W10, is there anyone who can help you through the process? braddy Dec 2019 #7

Where would I find out how to do that? blueinredohio Dec 2019 #8

He should be able to do it or follow the directions on how to do it. Downloading W10 is simple braddy Dec 2019 #9

We will try it if he has time, if not we have quite a few computer places that blueinredohio Dec 2019 #10

Honestly, you can find cables to connect your monitor to pretty much any PC. better Dec 2019 #4

Thanks for the advice but I'm 62 blueinredohio Dec 2019 #6