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    External monitor - best practice?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Bongripper666, Aug 8, 2018.

  1. Bongripper666

    Bongripper666 Notebook Geek

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    I'm planning to connect my notebook to my 32" monitor.

    What is the best practice for switching between mobile mode (max 1080p) and external (max 1440p) in regards to a clean desktop in both resolutions? Connection will be via DP.
     
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    Come on, i can't be the only one with an external display.
     
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What do you mean by "clean desktop in both resolutions." You configure the display arrangement, resolutions, etc via Windows settings or the NVIDIA control panel. It's all rather straightforward.
     
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    Are the settings saved for each resolution or do i have to rearrange everything each time i switch between displays?
     
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I don't need to do anything when going from my internal display, office G-Sync monitor, and living room TV.
     
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    Just remember to set both monitors to 100% display scaling. Higher display scaling leads to softer and grainier images and text.
     
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    Why switch when you can use both? It will improve your productivity, and you won't need a separate keyboard in this scenario.
     
    Starlight5, Aug 11, 2018
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