Wow dual monitor setup

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Kurley Kurley 3, 3 3 gold badges 33 33 silver badges 38 38 bronze badges. Brant Brant My second monitor is my iPad.. I've got a four year old laptop that I use currently but in the last week it's started blue screening with memory errors.

A new monitor is a cheaper option, but it would be a good excuse to get an iPad Resorath Resorath I'll let you know if I find anything to solve this problem, some people with the same configuration as me might want to know if there's a way around.

Originally Posted by aretziel. I run dual screen wow in windowed mode. To get it to look correctly, you have to add a custom resolution in your video drivers. With Nvidia cards, you can just go into their control panel and add a custom resolution. AKA something like x, basically double screen width but still using normal screen height. You will have to play around with this for a bit to get it right Don't take my numbers as something that will work immediately for you.

Set WoW to run in windowed mode then change the resolution in wow. The window will now probably shrink really small Just stretch the window to the size you want. If you want to make hotkey to resize the window to what you specify, you can use a program called AutoHotKey. This applies to ANY window, not just wow. It allows you to configure the viewport area of wow so be only on one screen or anywhere you specify.

Thread Tools. Shadkan A Defias Bandit. These are usually connected to the graphics card on the back of the computer case. These may be on the side or back of the laptop. The following is a description of the different video connection types.

They usually have screw holes on the side used to secure the VGA cable. VGA is used on old computers. Most newer monitors do not support a VGA connection. They also have a slot with 4 additional holes to the right. DVI is another legacy video connection that is mostly used on older computers and monitors. These ports are about the same shape as a regular HDMI cable, but much smaller.

HDMI is the standard for most newer monitors. While HDMI is the standard, there are different kinds. HDMI 1. HDMI 2. Some laptops may use a mini-DisplayPort connection, which is the same shape as a DisplayPort, but smaller. DisplayPort is a newer display connection mostly used with computer monitors rather than televisions. DisplayPort 1. DisplayPort 2. A DisplayPort connection has the ability to support multiple monitors connected together from a single DisplayPort connection.

Thunderbolt 3 ports have the same shape as a USB-C port and support a USB-C connection, but they will generally have an icon that resembles a lightning bolt next to them. USB 3. You can connect a USB 3.

USB-C outputs can connect to a monitor and display up to 4K at 60 frames-per-second. Thunderbolt 3 connections support even higher display resolutions. However, not all monitors have a USB-C connection. Check the second monitor's connection type.

Your second monitor should have at least one of the previously mentioned connection types. If the monitor's connection is different from what your computer has, you may need to purchase an adapter to connect the cable to your monitor. Some monitors may have a different port-type than what your computer has. Make sure the cable you purchase has connectors that match the ports on the computer and monitor.

Connect the second monitor to the computer. Plug one end of the second monitor's video cable into the back of the computer, then plug the other end into the second monitor. If you need an adapter to connect your cable, connect the adapter to your computer. Connect the second monitor to a power source. Plug your monitor's power cable into an electrical outlet, such as a wall socket or a surge protector.

Turn on the second monitor. Press the "Power" button on the second monitor to make sure that it is turned on and ready to receive the signal from your computer's main monitor. You can now proceed with setting the display preferences for your monitor on Windows or on Mac. Part 2. Click System. It's a computer monitor-shaped icon in the Settings window. Click the Display tab. It's the first option in the panel to the left in the Windows System menu. Scroll down to the "Multiple displays" section.

It's at the bottom of the page. Click the "Multiple displays" drop-down box. You'll find this box just below the "Multiple displays" heading. A drop-down menu will appear. Select a display option. In the drop-down menu, click one of the following options depending on your preferences: [5] X Research source Extend these displays recommended — Uses the second monitor as an extension of your first monitor. Duplicate these displays — Displays the first monitor's contents on the second monitor.

Show only on 1 — Shows content only on the first monitor. Show only on 2 — Shows content only on the second monitor. Click Apply. It's below the drop-down box. Click Keep changes when prompted. Doing so will apply your display settings. If you chose to extend your desktop, you'll now see your desktop split between the first monitor and the second monitor. Part 3. Click System Preferences…. It's near the top of the Apple drop-down menu.

Click Displays. You'll find this computer monitor-shaped icon on the upper-left side of the System Preferences window. Click the Arrangement tab. It's at the top of the window. Uncheck the "Mirror Displays" box. If you want to extend your desktop using the second monitor, make sure that the "Mirror Displays" checkbox is unchecked. If you want to display the same content on both monitors, you can leave the "Mirror Displays" box checked. Change your default display. If you want to use the second monitor as your main display, you can click and drag the white rectangle at the top of one of the blue displays onto the second display.

Part 4. Click Activities. It's in the upper-left corner of the screen. This displays a search bar you can use to search for apps on your system.