Can I connect an external monitor on an HP Touchsmart 520 PC, using an HDMI to USB converter?

I am attempting to connect a second monitor to my HP Touchsmart 520 all in one deskop PC, which does not have a VGA or HDMI port. The monitor has an HDMI cable, to which I have connected an HDMI to USB adaptor and connected to one of the USB3.0 ports. The monitor is not getting a signal. Does anyone know of a solution?

This article will walk you through the process.
Adding a Monitor Using an HP USB Graphics Adapter
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