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Two screens.
Well, I have a laptop, and I also happen to have a spare computer screen, and I was wondering if I connect the two, would It be possible for me to use them both...?
I like to multi-task and it'd be great if I could have sims running on one of the screens, or another program, and then internet and msn on the other.
Is this, in anyway possible at all?
Or something I could do with two screens? :D
Thanks!
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Yes, it certainly is possible, provided your laptop has a port for the monitor. Most of them do.
Assuming you're running Windows, just plug the external monitor in, and then bring up the Display control panel (right-click on the empty desktop and select Properties).
Then, click on the Settings tab. There will be a diagram of both monitors (the laptop and the external). Choose the external one (usually designated as 2) and click the box for "Extend my Windows Desktop onto this monitor."
You may then need to adjust the screen resolution for both monitors until it's the way you want it. That's all there is to it!
That is, unless you have an advanced video card. In that case, you may need to click the Advanced button and make the adjustments there. Since all video cards are different, I can't give you general instructions on that; you'll just need to muddle through.
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