In case you need more screen space
How to Set Up Multiple Monitors on a Laptop
Laptops are great, but as portable computers, they’re always short on screen real estate. Connecting two external monitors to a computer can turn it into a real productivity powerhouse, but how to connect two monitors to a laptop isn’t always obvious. Depending on your exact model, you have a lot of different options.
If you only want two monitors in total, you can use one external monitor in addition to the monitor built into your laptop. Of course, this isn’t the same as connecting two monitors to your laptop, but we know there are people out there who just want a dual-monitor setup and don’t know that you can achieve it this way.
If this is the case for you, then you have already found your solution; just connect the external monitor where the laptop allows it and keep the laptop screen open. Both should work side by side.