Frequent Question: Does Windows 8 Support Dual Monitors?
Contents One of Windows 8’S Improvements over Its Predecessors, for Both the New Metro User Interface and the Traditional Windows Desktop View of the Operating...
One of Windows 8’s improvements over its predecessors, for both the new Metro user interface and the traditional Windows desktop view of the operating system, is how flexibly it now supports multiple monitor configurations.
How do I use two monitors with Windows 8?
For Windows UI:
- Invoke Windows Charms by swiping in from the right or moving the mouse cursor to one of the right-hand side corners.
- Choose Devices,
- Select Second Screen.
- There are four options: PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. Select the best option for you.
Does Windows 8 allows you to extend the desktop taskbar across both monitors in a dual monitor setup?
Yes, just choose the “Extend these displays” option in the Screen resolution context menu (right click anywhere on desktop). Windows 8 includes support for taskbars on multiple monitors. Be aware that you can only pin to the main taskbar.
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