Display switch with a timeout
I have my PC connected to my monitor and TV. I want to be able to switch my display to the TV and launch an application through a script.As I do this, I would like to set the audio to be the TV...
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I have two laptops on my table, which are my private and work laptops, both running Windows 10.I am using Remote Desktop to connect from my private laptop to my work laptop which are both connected via...
View ArticleHow to disable HDMI or VGA port?
Is it possible to disable a HDMI or VGA port in the registry? Or, how else can I disable one of the display ports?Windows 7 Enterprise SP1 on a Dell Latitude E6530. Dell BIOS version A15, i.e. the...
View ArticleHow to use a remote desktop app to extend display from Windows to iPad?
I have an iPad Pro, and I am looking to use it as a second monitor for my work computer which is Windows. Since this is a work computer, I am unable to download any third-party applications/drivers to...
View ArticleOpening two individual Chrome windows on different displays at startup
I have a Surface Pro 4 with Windows 10 Education x64 plugged into a USB dock that I use as a desktop machine in my office. I have a dual monitor setup on the dock, and use the Surface itself as a third...
View ArticleJump between open windows on multiple monitors in Task View on Windows 10...
I'm using two monitors with Windows 10 and I have a few windows open on each monitor. When I open the Task View (Win+Tab) I can only navigate between the main monitor's windows with keyboard (using...
View ArticleDisplay switch with a timeout in a Batch script
I have my PC connected to my monitor and TV. I want to be able to switch my display to the TV and launch an application through a script.As I do this, I would like to set the audio to be the TV...
View ArticleThree monitor setup in Ubuntu 20.04
I have a Lenovo Thinkpad E531 running Ubuntu 20. I want to connect two external monitors using the VGA and HDMI connectors on the notebook.The problem that I am running into is that xrandr won't...
View Article2nd monitor not displaying at native resolution
When using my second monitor, I can't get it at full, native, resolution, it only shows an option for 1280x800 instead of 2560x1440. When I disconnect the first monitor, it is capable of displaying the...
View ArticleCtrl + alt + f8 takes monitor down
I've used a ctrl+alt+f8 shortcut in my Linux VM hosted on Windows 10. Unfortunately the moment I've pressed this buttons my second screen turned black and started displaying "Cannot Display This Video...
View ArticleIs there such thing as underpowered HDMI?
I bought a 10 meter HDMI cable of average quality to connect my laptop (HP probook 4530s - windows 10 pro) to my LG digital TV. But although Windows and TV detect the connection via cable, it seems...
View ArticleOne computer switching between two monitors [closed]
I am trying to figure out how to set up the following. I have a Macbook Pro and one Studio Display on a standing desk and another one that I am getting for a sitting desk. I need a switch that will...
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How to convince Remmina in a three monitor setup
I have two external monitors (both 1920x1200) connected to a laptop. I'm connecting to a Win10 (with also two monitors on its PC) via Remmina, with an *.rdp file supplied by Citrix Netscaler...
View ArticleGeForce GTX 980 Ti reverts to single monitor on wake up
I'm running an up to date NVIDIA version 8.1.790.0, on Windows 10, with an EVGA GTX 980 Ti driving two ASUS 4k monitors through DisplayPort.All works well until the system goes to power save if I have...
View ArticleMultiple PCs, one monitor
I need to be able to see the desktops of 4 separate PCs at the same time. Ideally I'd like to avoid using 4 monitors. A KVM won't do the trick because I need to see all 4 displays simultaneously. Is...
View ArticleSecond monitor connected with DisplayPort (male) to HDMI (female) adapter,...
I've recently changed my graphic card and this new graphic card have 1 HDMI port and 3 display ports, the thing is that my monitors only have HDMI ports, so for the first one, there is no problem, I...
View ArticleMy application always starts on the primary monitor
I am running Visual Studio 2019 on the 2nd monitor. When I build and start the application, it always comes on the primary/main monitor.I want it to come on the same monitor where I am running Visual...
View ArticleIs it possible two external monitors to HP Pavilion x360 laptop?
I have a HP Pavilion x360 laptop (14m-dh1003dx) with specifications here. Specifically, the external ports are:1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ (Data Transfer Only, 5 Gb/s signaling rate)2 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A...
View ArticleDocking station and external monitors not detected on Ubuntu and related distros
tl;dr - Does anyone have a docking station + laptop + 3 monitor setup and is it working without any special "fixes" or "tweaks" and if so, what distro are you on?I'll start with my setup to give some...
View ArticleHow to show quicklaunch bar on second monitor
I've got a quicklaunch folder setup and on my taskbar, but it will only show on the main taskbar. I would like it on both monitors. I tried dragging it much like moving the main taskbar to whatever...
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