How do I connect a laptop to a PC as a second monitor via HDMI?

[Windows 10]

Hi, I got a CyberPowerPC for the holidays, and would like to use my Dell Inspiron 7405 2n1 as a second monitor for it. I've tried connecting it with Wireless Display, but I don't like the delay between the two and the lag it has playing videos. I essentially want what Wireless Display does, but with a wired connection between them. I tried to get this to happen by connecting the laptop's HDMI port to the PC with an HDMI cable, and with a DisplayPort adapter, but the PC will not recognize the laptop as a viable monitor outside of Wireless Display. What can I do to get the PC to detect the lapto

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