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Posted by M.I.5¾ on February 29, 2008, 2:46 am
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> Easy to do just what you're asking.
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> Connect the second display to the laptop's external connection.
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> Display Properties, Settings. Click on the second monitor, select Extend
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> Windows Desktop onto this Monitor.
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Of course, what Val failed to mention was that this only works if the laptop
is fitted with a dual head graphics processor. Virtually every modern
laptop is, but older ones may vary.
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> I was wondering if there is a way to use an external monitor as a
> separate screen so I can keep on program on one screen and work on the
> laptop on another. Sometimes I need to view information in one program
> and input in another and I'm constantly having to shrink both windows.
> Is there a way to use an external monitor while still working on a
> laptop or is my choice one or the other?
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