How to use second monitor as extended monitor

Want to use a second monitor at MacbookAir 11. I get the mirror to work and I know resolution is unfortunately not the same, but I wanted to use the two as one extended monitor. I cannot move or extend any window to cover both. Any advises how to get to that?

You should be able to drag the application off the right side of your monitor and it appear on the TV. You can size and position as desired.
Check System Preferences > Displays > Arrangement tab for the placement of the external monitor. It normally defaults to the right side but could be above/below or left of your primary.
Regards,
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