Windows XP Dual Monitors

Did you know that your laptop running Windows may support dual displays? Most laptops have a VGA connector which allows them to be hooked up to an external display (like an overhead projector for example).

1. Right-click your desktop.
2. Click “properties” toward the bottom of the list that appears.
3. Choose the “settings” tab on the “display properties” window that appears.
4. You should see two windows, one with a “1″ and a second with a “2″.

You can set the resolutions independently for each display. You can also decide on whether the displays mirror each other (show the same thing) or that the Windows desktop is extended onto the additional monitor. If you extend the desktop, You will need to tell Windows how the monitors are arranged (so that when dragging a window from one desktop to another makes sense).

Dual monitors can be extremely useful for productivity. For example, you might have one desktop displaying a website while you work on a document in another. Some applications can take advantage of multiple desktops, Adobe Photoshop can have menus displayed on one monitor while the image is displayed on another.

Charleston Computer Repair

Digital Blade of Charleston, SC has a 3 step process to repair your computer and get you back to work.

1. Evaluate the problem. This is a combination of discussing the symptoms with you and observing the system. For example, if the computer is freezing or locking up, can it be reproduced or is it completely random? Are certain error messages being displayed? Is the system performing substantially slower than in the past?
2. Diagnose the problem. After the initial evaluation, we narrow down the potential causes through a process of elimination. Computers are complicated ecosystems consisting of the hardware, the bios (the basic computer settings), the operating system, the patches and upgrades that have been applied to the operating system, hardware drivers, utilities, applications, and application plugins. This complex interaction can make diagnosing a problem difficult. What appears to be a problem with an application may in fact be an issue with low memory that was caused by the recent installation of a new unrelated utility.
3. Repair/Correct the problem. Having narrowed down the cause, we repair the computer. This might involve upgrading the memory or replacing old memory modules, removing a utility that is conflicting with other software, upgrading a hardware driver, or changing some of the computer’s settings, among other things.

A properly maintained computer can provide many years of service which counts toward your bottom line. Don’t put it off another day, if your computer isn’t working for you, call us to set an appointment for an evaluation. We service Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and surrounding areas.