how to I manager a big screen in windows 7 to act like a "dual monitor".
I purchased a 27 inch monitor for to be used as a "dual monitor".
The problem is that if I use a left hand window and a right hand window the screen assumes you want want everything super large and again it looks like both the screens are cut off.
If I have 2 windows, how to I get each of them to think that their half the monitor is the whole monitor and adjust the size of everything accordingly? I want the same result that I would have if I had two smaller monitors with each sizing stuff to fit on the screen.
Windows 7 laptop with HDMI cable
The problem is that if I use a left hand window and a right hand window the screen assumes you want want everything super large and again it looks like both the screens are cut off.
If I have 2 windows, how to I get each of them to think that their half the monitor is the whole monitor and adjust the size of everything accordingly? I want the same result that I would have if I had two smaller monitors with each sizing stuff to fit on the screen.
Windows 7 laptop with HDMI cable
Since you want Windows to think there are two physical monitors, maybe Matrox PowerDesk or Virtual Display Manager would fit your needs.
http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/multi_display_software/powerdesk/
http://www.ishadow.com/vdm/?doing_wp_cron=1438084806.9322218894958496093750
I there is no way to do this natively in Windows 7.
http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/products/multi_display_software/powerdesk/
http://www.ishadow.com/vdm/?doing_wp_cron=1438084806.9322218894958496093750
I there is no way to do this natively in Windows 7.
You never noticed a window will snap into place since Win7?
2 methods to use a large monitor properly in Win7 (and 8 and 10 ofcourse):
Choose a window, click it to activate it.
HOLD WinKey + CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT. Window will snap to the left or right EXACTLY in half.
Choose a window, click it to activate it.
HOLD WinKey + CURSOR (now chose the other side). Window will snap to the other side in perfect half.
The windows do not overlap, and you keep a good oversight and increase productivity (comparing lists in Excel or browser side by side etc)
Second method, select the window by clicking and holding the upper title bar. Move mouse to one of the sides, like you're bumping into it, you will see a snapping sprite. Release. Window will snap to that side EXACTLY in half.
Repeat with anothe window to the other edge of the screen.
2 methods to use a large monitor properly in Win7 (and 8 and 10 ofcourse):
Choose a window, click it to activate it.
HOLD WinKey + CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT. Window will snap to the left or right EXACTLY in half.
Choose a window, click it to activate it.
HOLD WinKey + CURSOR (now chose the other side). Window will snap to the other side in perfect half.
The windows do not overlap, and you keep a good oversight and increase productivity (comparing lists in Excel or browser side by side etc)
Second method, select the window by clicking and holding the upper title bar. Move mouse to one of the sides, like you're bumping into it, you will see a snapping sprite. Release. Window will snap to that side EXACTLY in half.
Repeat with anothe window to the other edge of the screen.
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I have tried native screens however I just get the original size screen with the stuff cut off on the right and the left.
The ishadow software and it gave me the same issue so I decided to call their technical support and was only able to leave a VM.
The problem is that solutions are offered by software that when you try them they are not that great of a solution at all.
John has some very good insite on this :)
The ishadow software and it gave me the same issue so I decided to call their technical support and was only able to leave a VM.
The problem is that solutions are offered by software that when you try them they are not that great of a solution at all.
John has some very good insite on this :)
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I am on windows 7 and the monitor is a:
MNTR LG|LED 27" 27MP33HQ IPS
http://www.amazon.com/LG-27MP33HQ-27-inch-Monitor-resolution/dp/B00NRGNGCS
MNTR LG|LED 27" 27MP33HQ IPS
http://www.amazon.com/LG-27MP33HQ-27-inch-Monitor-resolution/dp/B00NRGNGCS
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This is exactly what I was looking for
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You need to set up each program to the size and location you want and save any settings you can. With Internet Explorer, open a website, size it and locate it and then close IE. It will open the same way next time. Microsoft Office will retain its location and size settings.
Some programs do not do this and there is not much you can do.
If sizes or locations change, you have to change them back.
I keep my single monitor ThinkPad screen very highly organized and this is how I do it.