[header] How to use two monitors with windows 8 [title] Connect the monitor to your pc. [step] Plug in the power, connect the video cable to a compatible port on the computer, and windows should immediately detect it and install the required drivers. [title] Bring up the charms bar (windows key + c). 
[title] Click on " devices " followed by " second screen. [step] " [title] Choose how you want your monitors configured.