Is it possible to set up external/additional displays as a default?

[Mary H]

Hi, I have a MacBook Pro M1 14" and I am wondering if there is a way to set it up to automatically have an external device, attached by hdmi, set up as an extended or second desktop - not mirrored. I am the techie in my family and hubby is not, but he uses the laptop for work and we have set up his main TV to be a second display, but when he is using a different display, or a projector, I haven't set up, then it often defaults to mirror. If I were onsite then it would not be an issue, but we are trying to keep things as easy as plug and play for him.

Thanks,
Mary

 

[appltech]

If I'm not mistaken, you can. System Preferences –> Displays and drag that whine line to your preferred screen. As well as there should be additional choices for screens.
But it won't handle as a separate desktop (like from a separate user account)