Having two of something is always better than one. The same goes for dual monitors on a single PC. In fact, professional graphics designers make sure to use dual monitor systems to cut their workload in half. However, you would still have to properly set the monitors up in your computer system in order for them to be compatible with them.
Graphics designers are no strangers to these types of scenarios. They always need enough space to create their design ideas. Some software, like Photoshop and Dreamweaver, are so extensive that it becomes necessary to use multiple monitors to keep track of things all at once.
A user tends to open up many applications at once thinking that doing so might allow him to deal with multiple tasks at the same time. While this is true for common users, the same becomes a tiresome ordeal for graphics designers who find minimizing and maximizing extensive charts arduous and time consuming.
If you happen to be a professional web designer, knowing the advantages of multiple monitor systems can help you decide on whether you want them yourself –
- A dual monitor system can give you the liberty of designing your websites on one screen and edit them on the other. This means that you won’t have to switch between different applications continuously.
- Other than that, you can also designate a single monitor for emails only.
- Utilize one monitor to browse the internet for ideas while you create your websites on the other one.
Dual Monitor Setup on Desktop Computers
Most of today’s computers are designed to be compatible with dual monitors without having to use any extra hardware. However, if your own system happens to be old, you will need to have some new or extra graphics cards installed. You can check the back of your PC to see whether your video adaptor can use both DVI and VGA. It can either have both or one of them. If it does, then the set up will be easy. Your computer systems will probable change your settings to accommodate two monitors as well.
On Laptops
Like new computers, most laptops are also designed to support multiple monitors. If you happen to have one of your own, all you have to do is to connect the extra monitors at the back via the VGA or DVI connector. Restart your computer as soon as you do and your computer system will take it from there.
You will need to change how your Windows program mirrors your laptop desktop to external monitors. This is necessary especially if you want to drag new windows onto other monitors. In other words, you will need to duplicate your desktop on all available displays. This will come in handy for presentations especially on a projector. You can also use multiple applications on one monitor while you give presentations on the other all the while creating your designs on your laptop’s original screen.
