Sunday, August 24, 2008

Dual monitor in Windows

I always have this question a few times a year. So here are a few links to explain how and why you would want to use multiple monitors. This is how to do it in Windows, using Display Settings in the Control Panel.
This does not cover video card manufacturer specific settings (likenVidia and ATI. Please use their web sites to see how to do it with their software and cards. There are just too many different software versions to cover here.

How to Install Dual Monitors (Video)
http://videos.howstuffworks.com/howstuffworks/30-how-to-install-dual-monitors-video.htm

Two monitors are better than one
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/twomonitors.mspx

How to set up dual monitors
http://lifehacker.com/software/dual-monitor/how-to-set-up-dual-monitors-218991.php

DIY TV HACK - How to hook up your TV to your computer! (Or 2 Monitors)
http://zedomax.com/blog/2008/04/14/diy-tv-hack-how-to-hook-up-your-tv-to-your-computer-or-2-monitors/

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