I'm thinking he probably meant Asian immigrants.macattaq wrote:I'm pretty sure they have bigger things to worry about, seeing as they are being arrested and locked up for being brown.MC Southstar wrote:This thread title is totally racist against Mexican immigrants.
I don't find it awkward at all. Here's my setup:d34dluk3 wrote:Yeah, it's pretty easy actually.Ginger1492 wrote:I'm not much of a tech person so this may be obvious but I thought I would ask.
Is it possible to hook up a second monitor to your laptop? That way you could have a laptop for class and an additional monitor at home (to use two screens at once) without having to buy a second computer system.
But then it becomes awkward in terms of peripherals. Do you have an external keyboard and mouse? If so, you can't see the laptop screen well. If not, it's awkward typing on the laptop and looking at your other screen.
It really is quite simple. If you're running Windows, you can adjust your display settings to support two monitors. You indicate to your computer which side the second display is on. Your mouse will then move seamlessly from one display to another, as if it was all one continuous screen.K, well then let's take it one step further, for us technically deficient tards;
How do you have one thing up on the monitor, and another on the laptop? I just assumed the monitor would show whatever is currently up on the main computer screen.
Modern operating systems are usually pretty good at detecting a second monitor when it's plugged in and asking you what you want to do with it -- usually your options are cloning the display (for presentations), displaying on the external monitor only, or extending your desktop onto the secondary monitor. On my laptop you can cycle through with Fn-F8 or something. If all else fails, it's usually easy to find in your OS's display properties.Mr. Matlock wrote:OK, well then let's take it one step further, for us technically deficient tards;
How do you have one thing up on the monitor, and another on the laptop? I just assumed the monitor would show whatever is currently up on the main computer screen. No sarcasm here.... sorry.
OK! That actually is pretty cool!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PSLaplace wrote:I don't find it awkward at all. Here's my setup:d34dluk3 wrote:Yeah, it's pretty easy actually.Ginger1492 wrote:I'm not much of a tech person so this may be obvious but I thought I would ask.
Is it possible to hook up a second monitor to your laptop? That way you could have a laptop for class and an additional monitor at home (to use two screens at once) without having to buy a second computer system.
But then it becomes awkward in terms of peripherals. Do you have an external keyboard and mouse? If so, you can't see the laptop screen well. If not, it's awkward typing on the laptop and looking at your other screen.
It really is quite simple. If you're running Windows, you can adjust your display settings to support two monitors. You indicate to your computer which side the second display is on. Your mouse will then move seamlessly from one display to another, as if it was all one continuous screen.K, well then let's take it one step further, for us technically deficient tards;
How do you have one thing up on the monitor, and another on the laptop? I just assumed the monitor would show whatever is currently up on the main computer screen.
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Is a docking station + wireless keyboard/mouse necessary? I get why it would make it a lot easier to use rather than typing on the laptop. I'm just wondering how much all of this would likely cost. Any suggestions as far as this equipment goes?vexion wrote:Even a nice 22" widescreen monitor costs $150-160 if you shop online.
My thread became a tech thread, something I'm actually good at.
If you're running a modern Windows iteration (Vista or 7,) the Display Properties options for a multi-monitor setup are fairly idiot-proof. Your monitors are numbered by Windows (it'll even pop a giant "1" and "2" up) so you can tell it which is on the right and which is on the left (or left-middle-right if you like immersive flight simulators. Or top-left, bottom-left, top-right, bottom-right if you're a day trader...) Laptops have been covered, most have an external display port that you can set to clone or extend the desktop. I can't speak to Macs, but I'm sure it's close to the same, except your second monitor is pearly white and costs twice what it should. (zing!)
If you're going to get a second monitor for your desktop, make sure your video card has two ports. Most modern ones do, but not all onboard chips do. If you have an older or a cheaper PC, you might have to buy a second video card or forego dual monitors.
I'm borderline computer-illiterate, so I apologize if this is actually a dumb question. But do I (a Mac user) definitely need to use a Mac monitor if I plan on doing the dual monitor thing? I love my Mac to pieces, but you are 1000% correct about the cost issue. If I can find a cheaper, non-Mac option that works with my computer I plan on using it.vexion wrote:Even a nice 22" widescreen monitor costs $150-160 if you shop online.
My thread became a tech thread, something I'm actually good at.
If you're running a modern Windows iteration (Vista or 7,) the Display Properties options for a multi-monitor setup are fairly idiot-proof. Your monitors are numbered by Windows (it'll even pop a giant "1" and "2" up) so you can tell it which is on the right and which is on the left (or left-middle-right if you like immersive flight simulators. Or top-left, bottom-left, top-right, bottom-right if you're a day trader...) Laptops have been covered, most have an external display port that you can set to clone or extend the desktop. I can't speak to Macs, but I'm sure it's close to the same, except your second monitor is pearly white and costs twice what it should. (zing!)
If you're going to get a second monitor for your desktop, make sure your video card has two ports. Most modern ones do, but not all onboard chips do. If you have an older or a cheaper PC, you might have to buy a second video card or forego dual monitors.
No you don't need to use a Mac monitor, so long as the monitor you get has the right plug in, or you get an apadater to go from Mac display port to monitormytwocents wrote:I'm borderline computer-illiterate, so I apologize if this is actually a dumb question. But do I (a Mac user) definitely need to use a Mac monitor if I plan on doing the dual monitor thing? I love my Mac to pieces, but you are 1000% correct about the cost issue. If I can find a cheaper, non-Mac option that works with my computer I plan on using it.vexion wrote:Even a nice 22" widescreen monitor costs $150-160 if you shop online.
My thread became a tech thread, something I'm actually good at.
If you're running a modern Windows iteration (Vista or 7,) the Display Properties options for a multi-monitor setup are fairly idiot-proof. Your monitors are numbered by Windows (it'll even pop a giant "1" and "2" up) so you can tell it which is on the right and which is on the left (or left-middle-right if you like immersive flight simulators. Or top-left, bottom-left, top-right, bottom-right if you're a day trader...) Laptops have been covered, most have an external display port that you can set to clone or extend the desktop. I can't speak to Macs, but I'm sure it's close to the same, except your second monitor is pearly white and costs twice what it should. (zing!)
If you're going to get a second monitor for your desktop, make sure your video card has two ports. Most modern ones do, but not all onboard chips do. If you have an older or a cheaper PC, you might have to buy a second video card or forego dual monitors.
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I have a second screen for my mac that isn't an apple product. You can get adapters at places like Radio-Shack or Best-Buy.Matthies wrote:No you don't need to use a Mac monitor, so long as the monitor you get has the right plug in, or you get an apadater to go from Mac display port to monitormytwocents wrote:vexion wrote:Even a nice 22" widescreen monitor costs $150-160 if you shop online.
My thread became a tech thread, something I'm actually good at.
If you're running a modern Windows iteration (Vista or 7,) the Display Properties options for a multi-monitor setup are fairly idiot-proof. Your monitors are numbered by Windows (it'll even pop a giant "1" and "2" up) so you can tell it which is on the right and which is on the left (or left-middle-right if you like immersive flight simulators. Or top-left, bottom-left, top-right, bottom-right if you're a day trader...) Laptops have been covered, most have an external display port that you can set to clone or extend the desktop. I can't speak to Macs, but I'm sure it's close to the same, except your second monitor is pearly white and costs twice what it should. (zing!)
If you're going to get a second monitor for your desktop, make sure your video card has two ports. Most modern ones do, but not all onboard chips do. If you have an older or a cheaper PC, you might have to buy a second video card or forego dual monitors.
I'm borderline computer-illiterate, so I apologize if this is actually a dumb question. But do I (a Mac user) definitely need to use a Mac monitor if I plan on doing the dual monitor thing? I love my Mac to pieces, but you are 1000% correct about the cost issue. If I can find a cheaper, non-Mac option that works with my computer I plan on using it.
Thanks. I'm definitely going to look into doing this in the fall.vexion wrote:Even a nice 22" widescreen monitor costs $150-160 if you shop online.
My thread became a tech thread, something I'm actually good at.
If you're running a modern Windows iteration (Vista or 7,) the Display Properties options for a multi-monitor setup are fairly idiot-proof. Your monitors are numbered by Windows (it'll even pop a giant "1" and "2" up) so you can tell it which is on the right and which is on the left (or left-middle-right if you like immersive flight simulators. Or top-left, bottom-left, top-right, bottom-right if you're a day trader...) Laptops have been covered, most have an external display port that you can set to clone or extend the desktop. I can't speak to Macs, but I'm sure it's close to the same, except your second monitor is pearly white and costs twice what it should. (zing!)
If you're going to get a second monitor for your desktop, make sure your video card has two ports. Most modern ones do, but not all onboard chips do. If you have an older or a cheaper PC, you might have to buy a second video card or forego dual monitors.
You don't really need a docking station. You can use a USB hub if your laptop has a video out (most newer ones do). You also don't really need a wireless mouse/keyboard if you want to go cheap, just get corded since you won't be moving them much. This was my set up before I went back to a desktop after law school. When I came home from school I just plugged in the USB hub, the HDMI plug and the speakers, then everything was connected. (this desk is just behind the large white door desk, I like having separate workstations rather than everything on one desk)webbylu87 wrote:Is a docking station + wireless keyboard/mouse necessary? I get why it would make it a lot easier to use rather than typing on the laptop. I'm just wondering how much all of this would likely cost. Any suggestions as far as this equipment goes?vexion wrote:Even a nice 22" widescreen monitor costs $150-160 if you shop online.
My thread became a tech thread, something I'm actually good at.
If you're running a modern Windows iteration (Vista or 7,) the Display Properties options for a multi-monitor setup are fairly idiot-proof. Your monitors are numbered by Windows (it'll even pop a giant "1" and "2" up) so you can tell it which is on the right and which is on the left (or left-middle-right if you like immersive flight simulators. Or top-left, bottom-left, top-right, bottom-right if you're a day trader...) Laptops have been covered, most have an external display port that you can set to clone or extend the desktop. I can't speak to Macs, but I'm sure it's close to the same, except your second monitor is pearly white and costs twice what it should. (zing!)
If you're going to get a second monitor for your desktop, make sure your video card has two ports. Most modern ones do, but not all onboard chips do. If you have an older or a cheaper PC, you might have to buy a second video card or forego dual monitors.
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Matthies wrote:You don't really need a docking station. You can use a USB hub if your laptop has a video out (most newer ones do). You also don't really need a wireless mouse/keyboard if you want to go cheap, just get corded since you won't be moving them much. This was my set up before I went back to a desktop after law school. When I came home from school I just plugged in the USB hub, the HDMI plug and the speakers, then everything was connected. (this desk is just behind the large white door desk, I like having separate workstations rather than everything on one desk)webbylu87 wrote:Is a docking station + wireless keyboard/mouse necessary? I get why it would make it a lot easier to use rather than typing on the laptop. I'm just wondering how much all of this would likely cost. Any suggestions as far as this equipment goes?vexion wrote:Even a nice 22" widescreen monitor costs $150-160 if you shop online.
My thread became a tech thread, something I'm actually good at.
If you're running a modern Windows iteration (Vista or 7,) the Display Properties options for a multi-monitor setup are fairly idiot-proof. Your monitors are numbered by Windows (it'll even pop a giant "1" and "2" up) so you can tell it which is on the right and which is on the left (or left-middle-right if you like immersive flight simulators. Or top-left, bottom-left, top-right, bottom-right if you're a day trader...) Laptops have been covered, most have an external display port that you can set to clone or extend the desktop. I can't speak to Macs, but I'm sure it's close to the same, except your second monitor is pearly white and costs twice what it should. (zing!)
If you're going to get a second monitor for your desktop, make sure your video card has two ports. Most modern ones do, but not all onboard chips do. If you have an older or a cheaper PC, you might have to buy a second video card or forego dual monitors.
For clarity (because I am technologically challenged): the laptop you have sitting on the desk is powering the screen? Could you then open up the laptop and use it's screen as well as the other one?Matthies wrote:You don't really need a docking station. You can use a USB hub if your laptop has a video out (most newer ones do). You also don't really need a wireless mouse/keyboard if you want to go cheap, just get corded since you won't be moving them much. This was my set up before I went back to a desktop after law school. When I came home from school I just plugged in the USB hub, the HDMI plug and the speakers, then everything was connected. (this desk is just behind the large white door desk, I like having separate workstations rather than everything on one desk)
Yes, I just did not like haveing the two screens on at once, just distracted me, too ADD.webbylu87 wrote:For clarity (because I am technologically challenged): the laptop you have sitting on the desk is powering the screen? Could you then open up the laptop and use it's screen as well as the other one?Matthies wrote:You don't really need a docking station. You can use a USB hub if your laptop has a video out (most newer ones do). You also don't really need a wireless mouse/keyboard if you want to go cheap, just get corded since you won't be moving them much. This was my set up before I went back to a desktop after law school. When I came home from school I just plugged in the USB hub, the HDMI plug and the speakers, then everything was connected. (this desk is just behind the large white door desk, I like having separate workstations rather than everything on one desk)
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Badass. I need to figure that out. Although I did all undergrad without a printer and only printing on campus so I'm wondering if I can get away without a printer again for LS.Matthies wrote:As to the printer, yea it rocks. I went through like 3 printers, buring them out, till i got that one. LOVE IT. Plus I have it networked so i can print from anywhere in the house, or even outside the house over the internet and have it waiting for me at home.
I think if you need a printer depends more on where you plan to study, do most of your work. I could NOT study at school, I was way to ADD, every time someone walked by or a I saw a classmate I would get interrupted and would take me a while to get back int eh grove.webbylu87 wrote:Badass. I need to figure that out. Although I did all undergrad without a printer and only printing on campus so I'm wondering if I can get away without a printer again for LS.Matthies wrote:As to the printer, yea it rocks. I went through like 3 printers, buring them out, till i got that one. LOVE IT. Plus I have it networked so i can print from anywhere in the house, or even outside the house over the internet and have it waiting for me at home.
As for the two screens, I'd find the fact that the laptop screen and other screen aren't level mildly annoying. That's why i was thinking a docking station but this is a cheaper and admittedly probably better solution. I guess I could put it on a stack of books or something.
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