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I got Dell Inspiron 5521 notebook with one HDMI port. Currently I use it with Ubuntu 14.04 with one external monitor and with lid open. I dream to close notebook lid and connect the second external monitor.

The notebook doesn't have USB type-C port, only USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports.

Will this device or similar help me implement my dream?

PS

I've read through this question and this one. the first one could be obsolete. The second relates rather to DisplayPort.

zuba
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If the adapter uses a DisplayLink chip, it will probably work. They provide drivers (14.04,16.04,17.10,18.04), installation guides and troubleshooting tips on their website. AFAIK, you won't be able to use third-party graphics drivers though.

Adapters using Fresco Logic chips will probably not work.

Closing the lid won't work. For some reason, applications won't react anymore when the internal display is disabled.

danzel
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