
For many professions nowadays, such as graphic designer, music producer or other creative jobs, there is a need for more than one monitor per computer. If you want to work with two monitors you can buy a monitor switch box or a second video card to connect two SVGA monitors to one computer. You'll need Windows XP or Mac OS X or newer for the instructions in this eHow.
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MartinGugino said
on 2/13/2008 The slide (#2) about a Belkin Omni View SE 2-port switch seems completely off-topic to me. That device is used for attaching one monitor to two computers. (Isn't it?)
wittsparks said
on 11/3/2007 Most modern laptops will support a dual-head configuration by default - Just plug the external monitor into the vga port on the laptop. Leaving the laptop open, turn on the second monitor. Right-click on the desktop, click properties, then settings. Select 'Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor' and you're all set.
edmikell said
on 1/28/2008 It you need something quick and fast, for about $4.50 you can buy a vga y cable. Plug one end into your computer, the other two ends into the monitors.
6thchamber said
on 6/12/2007 I have an ATI Radeon graphics card with two screen ports - one is standard vga (blue) and the other is a larger grey one (think it's a HD port) - is there any way of connecting a standard vga screen to a HD port (maybe using an adaptor or something) Thanks!
computerwiz said
on 1/22/2007 I have two moniters and an ATI Radeon video card. It says it can support two moniters. However, when I go to Display and tell it to extend my desktop onto the secound nothing happens! If you can help please email me at johndeerealfalfa@yahoo.com.