How to Use Multiple Monitors With Peripheral Vision

Use your peripheral vision to see what is happening on all screens

Buying a second or even third monitor can be useful if your job entails a lot of online time and having multiple web pages open at one time. It is also a definite plus if you are a heavy gamer. Investing in a second monitor rather than a larger monitor saves you money and gives you a crisper images. As long the screens are set up correctly, you should have no problem using your peripheral vision to see what is happening on all screens.

Things You'll Need

• Two monitors

Instructions

1. Set up your monitors so both are at an even height. It is best to purchase an identical monitor to the one you already own. Set up the monitors in a triangular formation, so that the apex -- where the two screens meet -- is furthest from you.

2. Do not flick your eyes from screen to screen. Instead look towards the apex and use your peripheral vision to see what is happening on both screens. It will take some practice but the triangular setup means it is very achievable.

3. Make the mouse cursor easier to locate, if you are using Windows. Open the "Start" menu, go to "Control panel", then "Ease of Access" and the "Change how your mouse works." Select the large mouse cursor. This will make the mouse easier to control when it is in your peripheral vision.

4. Give it time. Using your peripheral vision take some getting used to but it is a handy skill to develop, and not just for computing.

References

• PC Mech: How Many Monitors Should You Have
• PC Mech: Find Your Mouse Cursor