How to split up computer monitors?

Question

i want it so i have 2 monitors for one computer, and i don't want both monitors having the exact same thing but to have extra room on the other one. So i can drag programs to the other one.

thank you for the help!

if you could post a link to a website where they sell such things that would be great :)

Answer 1

You need either a dual-head video card with dual outputs or 2 separate video cards. You can't just use a VGA splitter.

Answer 2

get a video card that has two ports on it, go to properties and select "Extend the desktop onto this monotor" under display settings

and blam your done!

Answer 3

What you can do is to get two screens, one USB line(those long lines that connect to USB ports) and a computer. First, connect your first monitor to the PC. Then test if it works. If it doesnt, beg for refunds. Then if there are any USB ports on your first monitor, (which is connected to the computer) use the USB lines to connect the monitors. Then set the monitors in place. Then test. If thsi doesnt work, spam me. :)

Answer 4

ok heres all you have to do if I understand you right:

right click the desktop and go to the properties tab

then go to settings and you should be able to change it there

good luck!!  

Answer 5

So you would want dual displays. If both displayed the same thing it would be called "mirrored displays". Depending on whether your videocard supports it, if you have two monitors plugged into your videocard. You can set it up by right-clicking on the desktop and then going to properties. Then click on the settings tab. And if the computer detects both monitors then the options to set it up should be there. These directions are for windows.

Answer 6

Install a second video card and change the settings in your display properties.

Answer 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307873 see if this helps if not u can use a program called synergy but that requires two computers and what it does is it allows you to use one mouse and keyboard to scroll over multiple screens

Answer 8

Have a look at this Gallery for some nice examples!

http://www.realtimesoft.com/multimon/gal...

I've previously used an LCD monitor hooked up to my laptop - it really makes "life" easier to have the extra space...

There are some tutorials in the links below.

Answer 9

TR Vidcom offers multi plasma display panels.. And it's available for renting and purchasing..

Answer 10

All you need is a video card that can support two monitors being plugged in (which is almost every card now-a-days).  Then, from your desktop (in Vista), right click and click Personalize.  Click Display Settings.  In there, click the Monitor that has the big "2" in it.  Underneath, put a check next to "Extend the desktop onto this monitor".  Then make some resolution adjustments depending on the monitor you hooked up, and click OK.

You are set.