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Leaving the controls visible in VLC
I am using VLC to show video's on the external screen.
But as I cannot see that screen I want to have the controls (with the time etc.) on my normal laptop screen so I know how much time there is ...
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Xrandr on osx not recognising screens
in relation to this question, I'm using the xrandr command in osx to perform operations on my external monitors. Unfortunately it does not appear to be recognising external montitors at all:
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Cursor disappearing while watching fullscreen video - Mac OS X
I'm using a MacBook Pro Mac OS X Mountain Lion. I have a monitor connected to my computer and when I watch a fullscreen video on Safari, and want to do other stuff on the built-in monitor, the cursor ...
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Reposition mouse to window in focus? (ie. after cmd + tab)
I've got 2 external monitors connected my Macbook Pro Retina, totalling 3 screens. I often switch between windows and need the mouse to click something. I'd love a way to say
center the mouse ...
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Play 4 videos at once
For a number of reasons not worth saying I need to play 4 videos at the exactly same time on 4 different screens. I already tried a few softwares like vidlord (that plays 4 videos at the same time but ...
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Mac forgetting multiple monitor settings
I have a MBP running ML. I have 2 extra monitors. one is attached via the mini display port, and i never have problems with it. the other is attached via usb and a displaylink adaptor. combine that ...
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Switch focus between monitors in multi-monitor setup
I'm using a multi-monitor setup and I often use the second screen as a display for a virtual machine.
My problem is that I haven't found a good way to switch between the virtual machine and the host ...
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How to configure pc desktop + mac laptop workstation?
This is probably simpler than I'm imagining, but I've got a Windows desktop with 2 monitors connected with 2 DVI cables. I've worked with this setup for years.
I want to add a Macbook Pro to the mix, ...
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Multiple displays and multiple desktops in MacOS
I have my macbook air with an external display, configured with extended desktop like this
I also have my browser in full screen in a different desktop, shown in the built-in display.
When I ...
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Extra monitor portrait in iMac
I have an extra monitor (LG Flatron E1941) for my iMac that I can adjust to portrait orientation.
The first time I tried to adjust it with the rotation set to 90 deg, it was perfect. However when I ...
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Daily Mac OS X Workflow [closed]
Ok, this might be a little bit too generic question, however, coming from Windows, I kind of feel awkward, dealing with Mac applications, wanted to learn other people's workflows. And suggestions ...
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osx multidisplay and multi desktops
I want to connect my Mac OSX Lion to my HDTV. The problem is I am flipping desktops all the time (Mission Control) and this got refelected on the TV. Is there a way to disable the Mission Control only ...
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Configure Growl notifications to follow active display?
I'm using multiple monitors with my computer (running OS X Lion) and Growl notifications always show up on the main display.
Is there any plugin, setting or other way to make notifications follow me ...
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OS X switch to single monitor mode?
I have an extra monitor hooked up to my iMac running Snow Leopard. This additional monitor is also used by my linux box, so I occasionally switch to VGA mode when I need to use the linux box.
My ...
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Can I set up a Mac for a multi head / multi user environment?
Using Linux you can connect multiple keyboards, monitors etc. and use one CPU with multiple users, each logged in to their own home environment.
See what I mean here: Linuxgazette
Is there any way ...
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Spaces Over Multiple Monitors on OSX?
I have a new Macbook air 13 and love it. I have my spaces set up with my browser in one, terminal and textmate in my development space and my Skype/chat/email in another. It Keeps things very neat.
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How to automagically move windows between monitors with one keystroke?
In Windows I had this great little app that allowed me to move application windows between 2 monitors with a click of a button (or a key-stroke).
I'm aware of an application that will change the ...
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Remote connect to OS X from Windows - is there dual monitor support?
I have a computer running Windows 7 with two monitors connected to it. I would like to remote connect to a Mac Mini and use both monitors.
Is this possible, or am I stuck with the KVM solution?
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How to stop VLC from blanking screens when in full screen mode?
I'm on a Mac OS X multi display setup watching movies using VLC. Whenever I enter full screen mode, the other monitors fade to black. Is there any way to prevent this?
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muliple monitor software for Mac
I have 2 monitor for my Mac that's running OS X. I'm looking for software that will fit the currently active window to monitor 1 by pressing (for example) command + A or fit it to monitor 2 by ...
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How to use one display exclusively for one application?
I regularly use virtualisation software. My most common use case is to have one monitor for the virtual system and one monitor for the physical system.
But of course, the physical system always puts ...
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Third monitor output on an iMac
I am looking for a way to have a third monitor on my 2008 iMac (iMac 7,2).
I have found some USB solutions that extend one output, lets say, the iMac miniDVI port, so the image will fit two ...
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how do i get a flash builder 4 window on my other monitor?
I read online that with Eclipse (which FB is built in) you can reposition an editor onto a different screen however I am unable to do so.. I get an X whenever dragging it anywhere outside the main ...
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Snow Leopard: Keyboard shortcut to move window to a different monitor?
On Windows 7 there is a nice keyboard shortcut:
Windows-shift-leftarrow
or
Windows-shift-rightarrow
which moves the current window to a different monitor.
Is there a keyboard shortcut ...
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How to use a MacMini and its monitor as a secondary monitor for a MacBook Pro
I found Synergy extends my keyboard and touchpad so I can seamlessly control the MacMini from my MacBook Pro, but that isn't quite what I want.
I have a MacMini connected to 40+ inch HDTV as a media ...
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Two monitors with Mac Mini - one displays black despite receiving a signal
My Mac Mini outputs to my two new monitors - Dell U2311Hs.
The LED on the bezel displays blue when receiving a signal, or yellow otherwise. Both screens are displaying blue.
It also seems my Mini ...
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1answer
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Is there a OS X equivalent to Windows+Shift+Key Left to swap windows from different screens?
Sometimes, I have a window on my secondary monitor that I want on my primary (and vice versa).
On my Windows 7 PC, I can press Windows key + Shift + Arrow Left to move the screen right to left. The ...
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Mac, VNC and multiple monitors
I asked a similar question here before but apparently I wasn't as clear as I had expected by the responses. That said, I'll try again.
I have a Mac Pro with quad monitors which I would like to ...
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2answers
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Different DPI on MacBook Pro and external monitors - what options are there?
I have an external monitor connected to my MacBook Pro, the two screens have different DPIs. Ideally I would like them to be the same, but as this is not the case, the best option I can see is ...
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How to change to brightness of an external display on a macbook pro running OSX 10.6
I am using a macbook pro running OSX 10.6 snow leopard.
In System Preferences/Displays/Display, I can change the brightness of the macbook's screen. However, this option is not available for the ...
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1answer
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Different Wallpaper if two monitors are attached
I am working on my MacBook Pro. In the office I have 1 27" Monitor attached to it, at home I tend to work without an second monitor. For that setup I want to change the wallpaper if no 2nd monitor is ...
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Showing the menu bar on multiple screens on Mac OS X
I've just installed a new monitor on my MacBook, and I noticed that the menu bar only appears on one screen or the other - I have to haul over to whichever screen has the menu if I'm using the other ...
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Forcing specific resolution on a specific monitor on Mac OS X
I have Snow Leopard (Mac OS X 10.6) installed with 2 monitors.
Main: a 24 inch Dell monitor that Mac OS X detects and displays on 1920x1200
Secondary: a 19 inch Chimei monitor that supports ...
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How can I create profiles for the windows that are open on my Mac?
As a semi-dual monitor user on my MacBook, I run into a particular issue that drives me nuts. The scenario is at work I run my MacBook Pro's display as the secondary monitor to a dual-monitor setup. I ...
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1answer
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How do I fake 2 discrete monitors using a DualHead2Go?
I just got a Matrox Dualhead2Go for use with my MacBook Pro. I realise that the reason it works is that it fakes 1 big (wide) monitor. I also kind of depended on the software that came with it to ...
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Can't display at full resolution on an external monitor from my MacBook
I have a 24" Asus V246H and a new MacBook ($999 one). I am trying to display to display to my Asus at 1080p via VGA. So I boot up with the lid closed and the external monitor plugged in. Everything ...
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Dual monitor over network with Windows Host and Mac client?
I'm looking for something like MaxiVista that lets you extend your monitor to a second computer monitor. However Maxivista is only Windows base. My main computer is Windows 7 and the other computer ...
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Quickly navigating Emacs buffers on a dual display setup
If I have an Emacs frame on each of my displays, how can I easily navigate buffers between the two displays? I typically use shift + arrows to jump to the direction of the buffer I'm looking for, but ...
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Why can't I take a screenshot on my second monitor on my Mac?
Whenever I attempt to take a screenshot on the second monitor, it fails silently. Is this possible, or do I have to move whatever I want to take a picture of onto the first monitor?
Using Snow ...
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Can I force Snow Leopard to open new windows on my primary display?
I have a Mac Pro (early 2008) with two displays - #1 in front of me for regular work, and #2 off to the side for calendar, task list, Adium, and other "glance at" items.
I'm running Snow Leopard ...
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M<->ove application to another windows
in OSX snow leopard,
How can I move a window into another monitor using keyboard only?
and how can I set the primary monitor, so every time I start an app, it will default on that set monitor?
Thanks
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Keyboard Shortcut for Mirroring Display on Mac OS X
I have a MacBook with a broken display. I would like to use a new monitor but I can not see to enable the mirroring option. Is there any key command to enable mirroring?
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How do I force QuickTime to open on a second monitor?
When I launch a movie in QuickTime I'd like for it to always open up on my second display (not the default primary one). I'm actually opening the movie via AppleScript from iTunes so an applescript ...
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Does Remote Desktop Connect on Mac Support Multiple Monitors
Does anyone know if Microsoft Remote Desktop Connect supports multiple monitors from a Mac to a Windows machine?
On Windows you can use:
This forum post says you can't but I'm not sure if there was ...
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Remembering window's location and desktops on Mac OS X
When I use my Mac, I like have a standard windows organization to do my Work:
I put 4 consoles opened side by side on console 1
I put Safari in other
Mail and iCal in another
TextMate on other
etc
...
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Why Does My iMac Keep Setting the Screen Brightness to 'Full'?
I have a 2 week old 24" iMac running Mac OS X 10.6. It is the primary monitor with the menu bar on the top of display. I have an external monitor as well, a 19" Viewsonic LCD. The LCD is set to the ...
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Mac: What's the keyboard shortcut for switching between video mirroring and and extended desktop screens?
What's the keyboard shortcut for switching between video mirroring and and extended desktop screens? In Display Preference the feature is called "Turn On Mirroring" or "Mirror Displays." It took me ...
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How can I span wallpapers over two monitors in Mac OS X?
Is there any way to get a single wide desktop wallpaper to span a dual monitor setup in OS X?
