You can take an old Android tablet and use it as a monitor, and it's surprisingly easy.

But you can use your tablet to improve your productivity, too. Since a tablet is essentially a portable touchscreen, why not repurpose it during work hours as a secondary display?

If you have an old Android tablet, or a new foldable phone, why not turn it into a portable monitor? Here's how I've done it.

spacedesk is a free app that lets you use an Android tablet as a second display for your Windows PC. Learn how to set up and use it.

Whichever app you try, using your iPad or Android tablet to extend your screen might boost your productivity. Or, of course, you could use the tablet on its own as a productivity-boosting tool.

Hook up an Android tablet to your computer as an easy alternative to buying a second screen, with this handy guide.

spacedesk is a free app that lets you use an Android tablet as a second display for your Windows PC. Learn how to set up and use it.

Follow our how to guide on how to use ScreenSlider Android App to use your Android phone or tablet as an extended display for your pc/mac.