Multiple monitors is a must have!
Hello Everyone!
My tip for today is: Use Multiple Monitors!
I know that many of you are already doing this, but, for the folks that might be new to WA, and, or, new to computing, it is a good tip that will make working on your websites or your training here much easier!
I would be absolutely lost without the extra desktop area provided by an additional monitor. If you are not doing this already, just imagine what it would be like to have one monitor to work on, and another for your research or training!
While it is certainly not a requirement, it makes so many things a lot easier. For example, while you are doing the classes here at WA, you could be watching Kyle's video lessons on one monitor, and implementing what you are learning on your website on another monitor at the same time!
This is a technique that I learned to use a long time ago and I'm sure it has improved my efficiency immensely.
Many years ago, if you wanted to use multiple monitors on your PC you would have to install a second graphics processing adapter to your machine to do it. But, for a long time now computers have come standard with the ability to use two monitors.Even laptops usually have a video port where you plug in an additional monitor.
To make it even easier, there are monitors that connect via a USB connection and they may even be powered by that USB connection. This makes adding an additional monitor super easy!
If you are not using multiple monitors already give this a try! You will likely never want to go back to a single display again.
Please like, comment, and share, if you found this information helpful!
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Tom
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I have been using dual monitors for over ten years now, back then is was more expensive to configure the system...now I use a Dell with dual monitors in the XPS 8700 series. I have even contemplated having a third port installed for an additional one.
I can't imagine trying to do all of the research on a single system.
My son was saying the same thing.....apparently I can do that, however is it independent and can I run true separate window?
...in my case two laptops, but it took me forever to actually use both of them at once, so your advice is good to get people thinking! I've been doing it for a year and would never be without at least two screens now. It is amazing how many things we can be doing at the same time, espc if the computer or connection is in any way slow! I also plug the tv into the computer - nice size and sound and can view from all over the room...
Hi Moz!
Thanks for the great suggestion to use the TV! Most TV's these days are capable of being a great monitor too!
That is a great suggestion!
:D it took me a long time to get round to it, but it is a game changer! It's good to rise a topic on this to get people to be aware of the resources they have but may not be using!
Glad you mentioned it. People will find the efficiency of their work increase greatly. I'm using three monitors and might add a fourth when business picks up.
Keep it coming - everything helps. Ted
This is great advice.
I have been using two monitors for some time.
I am working on a MacBook Pro Laptop. I connected my older monitor, which did not have a USB port, by using the adaptor shown below.
Couldn't agree with you more. I have been doing video editing for many years and have used 2 monitors for a very long time. Little did I know how handy 2 monitors would be using WA. Watching Kyles videos on one monitor while working on the other definitely increases productivity and workflow I agree
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Brilliant idea. Thanks.