Utilities for devices with two or more screens
Utilities for devices with two or more screens
The use of two or more screens are becoming increasingly widespread. According to some studies, using multiple monitors can increase productivity by over 40%, A fact not surprising when you consider that the multitasking operating systems at once fills Desktop icons and windows.
Windows native support for multiple monitors, however, leaves much to be desired, being limited to providing an extra area to put windows and icons. The rest of the interface not seem to take into account the needs of those who use two or more monitors. The main manufacturers of graphics cards and some developers have tried to fix this shortcoming.
ATI and nVidia, for example, offer their own solutions for managing multi-display environments. Hydravision, ATI, you can save up to nine Desktop profiles, add a button to maximize the windows between the screens and keyboard shortcuts that can be associated to 17 different functions. nViewOn the other hand, is included in all NVIDIA drivers. Its most prominent feature is GridLines, With which you can organize your windows into a predefined grid by a button on the title bar.
UltramonIf you prefer solutions that are not unique for a graphics card, you can start UltraMonA classic application and for those using two screens.
UltraMon not only simplifies the travel and maximized windows, but also extends the tapestry and the Taskbar. Other features include reproduction in mirror what is seen in one of the screens (mirroring) And the definition of profiles.
UltraMon The only drawback is that it is a payment program. The alternative is to give to integrated solutions and install a series of free tools that focus on specific functions.
To extend the Taskbar you have the free version MultiMonitorBut only the Pro version is compatible with Windows visual styles. The new bar will host monitor windows only where you are. An excellent free alternative is Zbar.
DisplayFusionIf you want expand a single desktop background to two or three monitorsOn the other hand, you have excellent DisplayFusion, Which is also capable of downloading images from Flickr.
Funding for this type of setup can be found on pages InterfaceLIFT, deviantART or Vladstudio. Unless you stretch the image, please note that you must add the total width of your screen. Two 17-inch monitors with a 4:3 ratio, for example, require a fund of 2560 by 1024.
Finally, to improve the organization of windows on a big space, you can try GridMove and AeroSnap. GridLines function like nView, both utilities emulate one of future interface features of Windows 7, that is, the possibility of sharing the windows in a predefined grid. GridMove has many options and shortcuts, several predefined designs, and compatible with multiple monitors.
GridMoveSample GridMove in action
Windows 7 promises better support for multiple screens, but for now, the only way to improve the situation in XP and Vista is through these utilities. As for the game - facet less "productive" - the situation is very different, as only those that offer the possibility of using multiple monitors simultaneously.
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