Sorry for nitpicking again, but a few points for others who may not be aware of the following.
HDMI though a USB Type C port works only if the port and cable supports USB-Type C Alternative (Alt)mode which is part of the USB-C spec, but is not supported on all devices, almost certainly not on desktops that have regular video (HDMI, Displayport or VGA) outputs.
Also, USB Micro Type-B and Micro HDMIconnectors have a very similar shape and size. The Micro HDMI plug is slightly smaller, but with force, a USB Micro Type B plug could probably be forced into a Micro HDMI port. I’ve come close to it a few times on my tablets.
Wait. What you are trying to do and what do you actually have? Doesn’t readlly matter at this point since you’ve determined you got the wrong adapter. But trying to clear things up as i did above for others who may visit this thread.
At first you said you had a VGA (Out) to HDMI (Out to the monitor) adapter which didn’t make sense since you say it’s a new laptop which would likely only have HDMI (out): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=vga+to+hdmi&ref=nb_sb_noss_1.
However, as I stated in my first post, you almost certainly need an HDMI (Out) to VGA (Out to the monitor). The confusion is understandable, since a VGA cable s almost always male to male.
Then you later said you had a USB to VGA adapter https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+to+vga&ref=nb_sb_noss_1. A completely difference device which is USB (Out) to VGA (Out). The opposite way would be a video capture device.
my first statement was wrong about what i have . HDMI port on laptop out to VGA will work? I will get it tomorrow so I will know then. This one comes with a USB cable to give it power. I was confused thinking the HDMI port was in but its out right?
BTW, unless you have a specific reason other than cost, for wanting to stick to VGA, any monitor that’s old enough to only have a VGA only* (unless it’s a high end professional monitor) will be outperformed by almost any currently non-bargain HDMI capable monitor.
*If your monitor also has a DVI (-I or -D) connector, you can use a HDMI to DVI (-I/-D) adapter or cable and gain the benefit of not having to convert to the lower quality VGA standard. Check the DVI connector on the monitor carefully (or check the specs) and chose the appropriate adapter or cable.
Yes, HDMI is always Out on devices laptops, desktops and tablets and In on displays. There is some two way communication between the device and the display. but that’s beyond the scope of this discussion and situation.
If you’ve getting it locally or there’s a chat online, be sure to specify what you’re trying to do to be sure you get the right adapter. Convert the video Out from your laptop to a VGA monitor.
It get’s confusing if you’re used to VGA cables and connections because you’re probably used to having the connector (VGA or DVI) sticking Out, versus plugging a cable in ln like HDMI or Display Port. Took me a while to get used to to it too.
You’ll probably end up getting two monitors unless the second one is rarely used. I used to run DVI and VGA on my two monitors and the difference in clarity is especially clear when stretching/dragging a window between the two.
I drive a television with a laptop and at least 2/3rds of the times I tell it to switch from local display to extended, it doesn’t switch the first time. I don’t even notice the silliness of it all anymore and it’s pretty much automatic now: local - extended (nothing) - local - extended (it works). Maybe 10% of the time, it takes a third cycle.
to return the wrong item I don’t need to box it up, the UPS store will do that for me. Or I could take it to Kohl’s or Whole foods but UPS store is closer.
