Using the Aspire C24 i7 as a monitor to a laptop

I've just purchased the Aspire C24 i7 all in one desktop which was advertised as being able to use as a second screen for a laptop. It has both an HDMI in AND a separate HDMI out.

This was the reason for purchase, but having tried to connect to the laptop, it doesnt work. Having gone on this forum I can see that apparently this won't work as a separate monitor, which I think is appalling as it is clearly advertised as such.

So before I complain and go to trading standings for false advertising please can someone prove me wrong and explain how I can get this all in one pc to become a second monitor for my work laptop. Thank you

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billsey

You should just connect the second system to the HDMI-In port then toggle the input on the display to the second machine. I could try and give more detailed instructions, but not without knowing which C24 model you have... There have been a lot of different ones.