Dual Computer Monitors?

I know that my graphics card will support this, I'm just not sure about cabling, etc. Asked by EightyEight06 50 months ago Similar questions: Dual Computer Monitors Computers > Hardware > Desktops & Laptops.

It's fairly simple. If your graphics card supports dual monitors, then there's nothing complicated about the cabling. It's the same as for one monitor, only you do it twice.

If one of your monitor outputs is digital (DVI) and the other analog (VGA) then you'll probably want to install an adaptor to convert one of them to the other format. It's simplest to convert the digital output to analog, since DVI-I (which most graphics cards with digital outputs use) includes an analog VGA signal. You haven't even given minimal detail, so we don't know if your computer is Mac or PC, or what operating system, so I'll assume it's a PC running a recent (this century) version of Windows.

When the two monitors are connected, you'll be able to set them up in the Windows control panel under "Displays. " (Or, just right-click an empty portion of the desktop and choose "Properties. " The most useful way of working with dual monitors is with a spanned desktop ... treating the two monitors as one big one.

You do this by checking "extend my desktop onto this display" on the second monitor's control panel tab. On the "displays" tab will also be a picture of your two monitors side by side. If monitor 1 is on the left and monitor 2 is on the right, you won't need to change anything.

Otherwise, drag the monitors around until they're arranged the way they are on your desk. That will ensure that windows (and the mouse cursor) flow properly from one monitor to the other. I use dual monitors on my desktop PC at work, mainly because I do a lot of CAD and a lot of work with configuration code.It's very handy to be able to keep a documentation window, diagram, or document open at the same time I'm working on something related to it on the other monitor.

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Monitors Here are a few links to pages with information on how to set up dual monitors: Sources: geeks.com/techtips/2005/techtips-AUG18-0... cyberinkdesign.com/dual_monitors.htm microsoft.com/athome/moredone/twomonitor... .

Using Multiple Monitors with Windows XP Blink. Blink. Blink.It's an instant message from my wife.

I'll check it as soon as I finish this paragraph. Blink.Blink. Could be important.

Okay, I'll check it after this sentence.Blink. I'd better just check it. I multitask all day and I'm not using "multitask" in that buzz-term kind of way.

Between e-mail, instant messages, and news updates, it seems like I need one computer for communications and another computer for work. I run several different applications simultaneously and constantly switch among them.At times, I'm testing an application while taking notes in Microsoft Word. Other times, I'm instant messaging with a friend about a Web page or running Virtual PC to test a procedure in a book I'm editing.

Often I'm doing all those things simultaneously.It seems like I waste half the day clicking the taskbar to switch between tasks. Turns out I didn't need another computer—I just needed another monitor. Windows XP supports using multiple monitors and has the Dualview feature built in.

Dualview lets you add a separate monitor to your laptop and view different programs on each display. In this column, I'll explain how to configure multiple monitors using the Dualview feature in Windows XP. And I'll help you set up an old laptop as a second monitor by using some cool third-party software that works with Windows XP.

Configure Multiple Monitors and DualviewIf you have a desktop computer and you want multiple monitors, your best bet is to buy an external monitor and a second video adapter that supports multiple monitors. Here's a list of Supported Display Adapters for Multiple Monitors and Dualview. Alternatively, you can upgrade your current video adapter with an adapter that can connect directly to multiple monitors.

You can find such video adapters for less than $200 at most electronics stores—just make sure that it's compatible with your computer and has connectors that match the monitors you plan to use. If you're a laptop user like me, you don't have the option of adding another video adapter, but your laptop might support using Dualview with an external monitor and the laptop's built-in display. If it does support Dualview, just do what I did: plug a monitor into the external VGA port of your laptop and turn on the Dualview feature of Windows XP.To turn on Dualview, follow these steps:1.

Right-click the desktop, and Sources: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/northrup_multimon.mspx .

No laptops please. Thank you!" "where can I find a nice, ergonomic, inexpensive, preferably kidney shaped, desk for a computer and couple of monitors? " "Where can I find an external device to extend my monitor and use dual monitors?

" "Are the large (24+") LCD computer monitors worth it?" "I know uninterrupted power suppies (UPS) are good for desktops...should people have one for laptops, too? " "I had used dual monitors, but now that I'm back to one, some windows still pop up off screen. " "Is it safe to say that flat screen computer monitors will work on older computers?

Like say a 486DX4 computer :).

I had used dual monitors, but now that I'm back to one, some windows still pop up off screen.

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