By Robert J. Wiltshire on 6/20/2016

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This article will focus on the basic configurations of an office workstation with Two Monitors.

There are two basic settings for a dual monitor setup, “Mirrored” and “Extended.” Each one offers distinct advantages. Mirroring aids in presenting and collaborative purposes, whereas Extension is useful for personal tasks and daily project management. Both settings are better than a single monitor approach in the IMI oppinion. We ourselves wouldn’t work any other way.

Mirrored, or Duplicate Displays

Primary Uses: Demonstrations, Presentations, Collaborative Efforts

Steps to Configure a Mirrored Display

Step 1: Right Click on Desktop and click on “Screen Resolution” or “Display Settings”

Step 2: Under Multiple Displays, Select “Duplicate these Displays”

Step 3: Click Apply or Save

Step 1: Right Click on Desktop and click on “Screen Resolution” or “Display Settings”

Step 2: Under Multiple Displays, Select “Duplicate these Displays”

Step 3: Click Apply or Save

Finish

Extended Displays

Primary Uses: Personal Multi-Tasking, Day to Day Office Work, Project Management

Steps to Configure a Extended Display

Step 1: Right Click on Desktop and click on “Screen Resolution” or “Display Settings”

Step 2: Under Multiple Displays, Select “Extend these Displays”

Step 3: Click Apply or Save

Step 1: Right Click on Desktop and click on “Screen Resolution” or “Display Settings”

Step 2: Under Multiple Displays, Select “Extend these Displays”

Step 3: Click Apply or Save

Finish