Help setting up Dual Monitor w/ MSI laptop

A USB-C (Thunder bolt) multi-screen adapter/dock is what i would use. Allow her to have wired connection, multi-displays, additional usb ports if needed. So if she then need to grab and go would just need her laptop and power adapter.

I have something similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Docking-Station-Multiport-Ethernet/dp/B08NPMLW2M/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3Q8WUCR8TOXCQ&keywords=usb-c%2Bmulti%2Bdisplay&qid=1701275242&sprefix=usb-c%2Bmulti%2Bdisplay%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

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looks like you can have one external via the HDMI output. if you want more you may have to use DisplayLink adapter.

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If I go this route, does the original display of the laptop act as it's own screen and the external monitor the second? Or would it just mirror the original display? Cause this would probably be plenty sufficient and definitely more cost effective for me.

Like I said, I'm not the greatest with computer stuff.

You should be able to set it up either way. mirror what is on the laptop screen to the external screen or extend the desktop to the external screen. I believe the latter is the default behavior.

On my mac right now, but on windows you can right click on the desktop and it should give a menu with "displays" or similar as an option. in there you can configure your screens' resolution, position relative to each other, orientation, and whether to mirror or extend the desktop between them.

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We use these HP monitors at work ( HP 27h Full HD Monitor ) and they look great.

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Not sure about how good these are for design, but if you are looking for good (I think) alternatives monitors to look at look at BENQs. I have the typical 27" inch LED version, and I've had no problem with them. Don't think mine are "HD" specific though but look similar to these, other than the open base frame.

BENQ Site - 27" HDR Monitor

I will say that next time I'm the market for a monitor, I will probably heavily look at the large 40-45" curved versions. Been a few years that i looked at them, but they were sweet. Can't remember the brand, but one I looked at had the ability to hook 2 different computers to it, so it can be split in half. With the way the WINS11 has the ability to create a bunch of WINS by toggling over the MAX window, she can create numerous internet windows on the big screen. I messed around with it, and I had various screens to work between. If she has the room on her desk, and prices have to have come down since I looked at it, as the one I liked was in the $1500+ range at the time.

Not sure if you have good local electronics stores to go to, but check it out. Not sure how this site thinks about posting online options, but there are a few good ones out there.

Good luck.

Your MB prob only supports one external screen. When I had a MB like that I ran an external GPU and 3 monitors. Now I have an M1 and it supports 2 connected via usb-c.