Comments on: Double Your Monitor, Double Your Fun! http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html Technology for Real Estate Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:40:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-32226 Chad A. Johnson Sat, 21 Feb 2009 09:06:38 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-32226 Jason, You will need some hardware to connect 2 monitors to a laptop. There are several options with VGA-to-USB converters, but these may cause video delay or flicker. The best solution I have run across is the Matrox DualHead2Go <a href="http://(http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/dh2go/)" rel="nofollow">(http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/dh2go/)</a>. Jason,

You will need some hardware to connect 2 monitors to a laptop. There are several options with VGA-to-USB converters, but these may cause video delay or flicker.

The best solution I have run across is the Matrox DualHead2Go (http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/gxm/dh2go/).

]]> By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-32225 Chad A. Johnson Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:59:31 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-32225 Brendan, Check your video card's control panel. In my nVidia control panel, I have a "rotate screen" tab. If your control panel doesn't offer this feature, go to the manufacturer's website (nVidia or AMD) and look for an updated version of the utility program. Brendan,

Check your video card's control panel. In my nVidia control panel, I have a "rotate screen" tab.

If your control panel doesn't offer this feature, go to the manufacturer's website (nVidia or AMD) and look for an updated version of the utility program.

]]> By: Jason Williams http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-32141 Jason Williams Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:27:41 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-32141 Is there any quick & easy way to hook up two monitors to a laptop that has only one VGA port? Is there any quick & easy way to hook up two monitors to a laptop that has only one VGA port?

]]> By: Brendan Aiello http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-32002 Brendan Aiello Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:02:03 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-32002 Chad, what type of hardware/software do I need to set up widescreen monitors...vertically? Chad, what type of hardware/software do I need to set up widescreen monitors…vertically?

]]> By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31770 Chad A. Johnson Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:59:37 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31770 Brad, That sounds awesome! I need to give Synergy a shot. Brad,

That sounds awesome! I need to give Synergy a shot.

]]> By: Brad Carroll http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31769 Brad Carroll Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:55:32 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31769 Have you tried Synergy? It's great if you have a desktop and a laptop. Or a mac and a PC. One keyboard and mouse to control both my desktop and laptop. It's like duel monitors with twice the horsepower. It's kinda like a KVM Switch but it's software instead of hardware (Network KVM) I use it on my current setup. 24in monitor in the middle. 22in to the left (duel monitors) and my laptop to my right. One keyword and mouse controls all three. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gckD9YXKyC0" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gckD9YXKyC0</a> Have you tried Synergy? It's great if you have a desktop and a laptop. Or a mac and a PC. One keyboard and mouse to control both my desktop and laptop. It's like duel monitors with twice the horsepower. It's kinda like a KVM Switch but it's software instead of hardware (Network KVM) I use it on my current setup. 24in monitor in the middle. 22in to the left (duel monitors) and my laptop to my right. One keyword and mouse controls all three. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gckD9YXKyC0

]]> By: Dual Monitors http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31752 Dual Monitors Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:58:19 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31752 Multiple Monitors are awesome! I have been using them for years and it's an amazing tool! Great Post! Multiple Monitors are awesome! I have been using them for years and it's an amazing tool! Great Post!

]]> By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31741 Chad A. Johnson Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:11:46 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31741 Craig, Thank you for sharing MM Taskbar. I am already working on a follow-up post that will cover ways to get more out of your dual monitor system including software, wallpapers and stands. Craig,

Thank you for sharing MM Taskbar. I am already working on a follow-up post that will cover ways to get more out of your dual monitor system including software, wallpapers and stands.

]]> By: Craig http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31740 Craig Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:44:25 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31740 I also use a USB / VGA connection for my second monitor, by IOGear works well. One thing you didn't mention was managing all that monitor real estate. I use a free program MM Taskbar at <a href="http://www.mediachance.com/free/multimon.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.mediachance.com/free/multimon.htm</a> , they also have a paid version with more features. The big thing that this program does is to give you a task bar at the bottom of the second or third screens with that screen's programs on it. This makes having multple versions of a program running easier to work with - you don't have to associate which button is associated with open version of the program. Craig I also use a USB / VGA connection for my second monitor, by IOGear works well.

One thing you didn't mention was managing all that monitor real estate. I use a free program MM Taskbar at http://www.mediachance.com/free/multimon.htm , they also have a paid version with more features. The big thing that this program does is to give you a task bar at the bottom of the second or third screens with that screen's programs on it.

This makes having multple versions of a program running easier to work with – you don't have to associate which button is associated with open version of the program.

Craig

]]> By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31739 Chad A. Johnson Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:58:13 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31739 Matt, I have run across those video-to-USB converters but wasn't sure about their performance. It is good to hear that you have had a good experience with yours. Matt,

I have run across those video-to-USB converters but wasn't sure about their performance. It is good to hear that you have had a good experience with yours.

]]> By: Matt http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31738 Matt Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:47:45 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31738 EASIER WAY!!!!!! I found aan easy was to connect two monitors to my desk top. I bought this little device that connects my VGA to a USB port for $15 - $20. It was fast, cheap and works great. Much better than buying and installing a new video card. I'm not a computer guy, so I can't help with technical language. Hope this helps someone. EASIER WAY!!!!!!

I found aan easy was to connect two monitors to my desk top.

I bought this little device that connects my VGA to a USB port for $15 – $20. It was fast, cheap and works great. Much better than buying and installing a new video card.

I'm not a computer guy, so I can't help with technical language. Hope this helps someone.

]]> By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31735 Chad A. Johnson Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:34:55 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31735 Molly, I know what you mean about working without the second monitor. I feel cramped when I work on my laptop. Just not enough screen for everything that I usually have open. Molly,

I know what you mean about working without the second monitor. I feel cramped when I work on my laptop. Just not enough screen for everything that I usually have open.

]]> By: Chad A. Johnson http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31734 Chad A. Johnson Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:33:27 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31734 Christopher, Those 30" Dell monitors are gorgeous. I almost splurged on one myself. I ended up going with 2 24" Dell's (see the photo above). This gives me more screen space for the same price. If I were to do it all over again, I would buy 4 22" monitors, a second video card and a wall mount <a href="http://(http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A1225498)" rel="nofollow">(http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A1225498)</a>. That give the ultimate bang-for-your-buck configuration. Christopher,

Those 30" Dell monitors are gorgeous. I almost splurged on one myself.

I ended up going with 2 24" Dell's (see the photo above). This gives me more screen space for the same price.

If I were to do it all over again, I would buy 4 22" monitors, a second video card and a wall mount (http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Displays/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A1225498). That give the ultimate bang-for-your-buck configuration.

]]> By: Molly McMahan http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31732 Molly McMahan Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:11:31 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31732 I have a dual monitor situation at home and love it. I have a 24 inch and 18 inch. Tweetdeck runs on the second monitor all day long and the 24inch gives me plenty of real estate to do the rest of my tasks. I don't know how I lived with out either for so long. When I am at the office (like right now) I feel like I am trying to watch The Ten Commandments on a 13 inch black and white! I have a dual monitor situation at home and love it. I have a 24 inch and 18 inch. Tweetdeck runs on the second monitor all day long and the 24inch gives me plenty of real estate to do the rest of my tasks.

I don't know how I lived with out either for so long.

When I am at the office (like right now) I feel like I am trying to watch The Ten Commandments on a 13 inch black and white!

]]> By: Christopher Smith http://www.mytechopinion.com/2009/02/double-monitor-double-fu.html#comment-31725 Christopher Smith Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:42:52 +0000 http://www.mytechopinion.com/?p=792#comment-31725 Awesome post Chad, and something I've wanted to do for a long time. What about just purchasing a 30 inch Dell screen instead? Probably more expensive again versus two 22 inch screens huh? Awesome post Chad, and something I've wanted to do for a long time. What about just purchasing a 30 inch Dell screen instead? Probably more expensive again versus two 22 inch screens huh?

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