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An external display is a display device, such as a TV, projector, or extra monitor, that is not the primary display for the computer. Use this tag if your question is specific to the external display, rather than about multiple monitors in general.

An external display is a display device, such as a television, projector or extra monitor, that is not the primary display for the computer. This most often relates to a display that is connected to a laptop, but can also apply to a desktop connected to a TV, projector, or other display device not typically used for everyday computing. Use this tag if your question is specific to the external display, rather than about multiple monitors in general. See also .

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Samsung P2250 odd flickering

I noticed odd flickering on my external monitor, connected via HDMI. It alternates between black and brown, as seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7xJlCRTLZ8&feature=em-upload_owner The issue is not present on the main monitor and switching…
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Split Signal from Gateway NV59C

Using Gateway NV59C, Windows 7, VGA and HDMI outputs. Can I push signal to 2 extended displays (TV's) while the built in laptop display is "sleep." Currently using VGA signal because HDMI is not recognized by secondary monitor. Laptop recognizes the…
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text shadow on external monitor

On a Acer travelmate 5730 I've connected an external monitor(Samsung Syncmaster 225mw) using a svga cable. The problem is that on the external monitor, the image/text is displayed with shadows. Do you have any idea about how can I fix this…
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Is a 4K TV equal or superior to a similar resolution PC monitor for text-based applications?

In 2016, we are seeing 4K TVs at the $300 mark. Monitors of similar resolution are more expensive and do not have as many inputs. The intended use is text-based applications, like spreadsheets & programming. Is there an inherent difference between…
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How can a team of users share a large monitor?

Okay folks...I know this is a bit dorky but...I work in an engineering group and it would sometimes be nice to have a large monitor that everybody can project their screen onto - much like NCIS when what they instantly project their workstation…
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How do I get the screen on my PC to appear on my TV screen? What do my settings need to be?

I have Screen A and Screen B. My PC shows screen A, while my TV shows Screen B. Oddly enough, Screen A is hidden on the left side of my TV screen. How do I get Screen A to show on both TV and PC? If I pull it to the right on the TV, it…
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Using HP port replicator, when laptop is closed image on monitor reduces in size

I am Using HP port replicator, when laptop is closed image on monitor reduces in size. How can I set things up so that image remains full screen when laptop is closed? Laptop & monitor are both hp's. Thanks!
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Updating multiple displays from a single machine

My use case is similar to the lobby display of a small gym: three displays, each with a different level of refresh: 1. The monthly calendar 2. This hour's schedule of events 3. Streaming video of the current activities The advice that I have been…
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when attaching external display to laptop should I turn it off?

Possible Duplicate: Is it safe to hot-plug a DVI cable? I was just wondering, and couldn't find relevant documentation, when attaching external display to (macbook air in my case, but should be same for all laptops?) laptop via DVI or VGA should…
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Suddenly getting "Check Signal Cable" when using external monitor with MacBook Pro

I have a VGA cable that I hook up from mac to the external monitor to make dual monitors. This used to work all the time but now when I connect them together it says "Check Signal Cable" what does that mean?
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Can my Samsung Galaxy Book3 i-5 1335u support 2 external displays?

I would like to know if I could connect 2 external monitors in FHD as extensions (not mirroring) to my laptop.My laptop is a Samsung Galaxy Book3 I-5 1335U with intel iris XE graphics 80eu. The ports are one HDMI 1.4, two USB A 3.2 Gen 1, two USB C…
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How to connect Dell laptop to an external VGA monitor?

I have a problem with an external monitor. The story so far: My laptop (Dell Latitude 7290) comes with a native highest resolution of 1366x768., which actually burns my eyes :) That's why I decided to connect it to an external monitor (LG 24M38A -…
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTS failed to detect an external HDMI monitor

On my new laptop (Asus Expertbook B9400 with i7-1255U, the GPU is embedded Iris Xe) I've a freshly installed Ubuntu 22.04 LTS dual boot with the original Windows 11. When Windows 11 is running, it can detect and use an external HDMI monitor…
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Notebook PC with damaged and removed screen not working as expected with external display connected

So, I was trying to reset my Windows 10 PC. Once done I am unable to see the process due to my broken laptop screen. After watching a video, they recommended to snip the display cables and then remove the display panel. Well I did that and well, it…
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