Why are my dual monitors showing the same screen?

In Mirror Mode the computer monitor duplicates the monitor on the external display so that you see the same picture on both the desktop and projector. In Extend Mode the external display is treated as a separate screen so that you can have a different windows open on the projector and desktop.
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How do I get my second monitor to stop mirroring?

Plug your monitor, go to System Preferences -> Display -> Arrangement, uncheck the Mirror Displays box.
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Why are both of my monitors identified as 1?

one has to connect both monitors directly into two different ports - otherwise if you try to split one of the ports then the computer will only recognise both monitors as one....as both are essentially connected to the one port!
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How do I get 2 monitors to show different on my laptop?

If you need more help, here's what to do:
  1. Select Start > Settings > System > Display. ...
  2. In the Multiple displays section, select an option from the list to determine how your desktop will display across your screens.
  3. Once you've selected what you see on your displays, select Keep changes.
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How do I unsplit my screen on two monitors?

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  1. Navigate to Start>>Settings>>System.
  2. In the left navigation pane, click on Multitasking.
  3. In the right pane, under Snap, change the value to Off.
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How do I force a split screen in Windows?

Split-screen keyboard shortcuts
  1. Snap window to left or right half: Win + left/right arrow.
  2. Snap window to corner/quarter of screen: Win + left/right arrow then up/down arrow.
  3. Make window fullscreen: Win + up arrow until full screen.
  4. Expand ¼ window to ½ window: Win + up/down arrow.
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Why is my 2nd monitor not displaying?

Turn the computer off and on to refresh the connection. Use the monitor's built-in controls and select the correct input port. Check the signal cable connection between the monitor and the graphics card. Disconnect the signal cable from both ends, wait 60 seconds, and firmly reconnect it.
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Why doesn't my dual monitors work?

Restart everything: Shut down Windows and all your monitors. Then, turn everything on and boot up again. This can often fix your issue. If necessary, roll back driver updates: If your display driver recently updated, it could be causing the issue.
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How do I make my second monitor not mirror first Windows 10?

To change the viewing mode on Windows 10, use these steps:
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on System.
  3. Click on Display.
  4. Under the "Select and rearrange displays" section, select the monitor that you want to adjust.
  5. Under the "Multiple displays" section, use the drop-down menu to set the appropriate viewing mode:
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Why will my display duplicate but not extend?

Make sure Extend is already selected under Project menu

Press Windows key + P keyboard hotkey simultaneously in order to bring up the Project menu. Up next, look for Extend. If it's not selected, correct that by clicking it, going up or down with the arrow keys, and pressing Enter on the right one.
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How do I setup dual monitors with HDMI?

Connect the monitors to your computer

Take a standard HDMI cable, run one end from the PC's output, and run the other to your first monitor's input. Windows will automatically detect the display. By default, the first display connected will be the main one. Repeat this process for your second monitor.
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How do I change screen mirror settings?

Selecting Screen Mirroring Settings
  1. Press the Menu button.
  2. Select the Network menu and press Enter.
  3. Select Screen Mirroring On as the Wireless Mode setting.
  4. Select Screen Mirroring Settings and press Enter.
  5. Select these Screen Mirroring settings as necessary:
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What is mirror mode for monitors?

In mirror-mode (also known as clone mode), the external display is the same as (mirrors) what is shown on your laptop, i.e., whatever you see on your laptop screen, will be displayed on your external monitor. Extended-mode enables you to display different views on each display.
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How do I get my second monitor to not mirror first Mac?

Mac:
  1. Open System Preferences.
  2. Select Displays.
  3. Select Arrangement.
  4. Uncheck Mirror Displays.
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How do I setup dual monitors?

Dual Screen Setup for Desktop Computer Monitors
  1. Right-click on your desktop and select "Display". ...
  2. From the display, select the monitor you wish to be your main display.
  3. Check the box that says "Make this my main display." The other monitor will automatically become the secondary display.
  4. When finished, click [Apply].
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How do I fix multiple monitors?

  1. Right-click on the Desktop and select Screen Resolution.
  2. Change the Multiple Displays drop-down as per your preference.
  3. Select the desired monitor and adjust the resolution using the slider.
  4. Click Apply.
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How do I split my screen across two monitors Windows 10?

To split screen in Windows 10, simply drag a window all the way to one side of the screen until it snaps into place. Then select another window to fill the other half of your screen.
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How do you split screens in Windows 10?

There is a shortcut to split windows that's really useful once you get used to the process: Press down the Windows logo key while in an active window, and then press either the left or right arrow key. This should automatically assign a side of the screen and split the window over there.
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What is the difference between extend and duplicate screen?

Duplicated – The desktop is duplicated (including resolution) on more than one display. This setup can be useful for running demos and presentations. Extended – The desktop is extended across multiple displays. Each extended display has its own unique desktop area (including screen resolution and refresh rate).
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Can you run 2 monitors off 1 HDMI port?

The easiest way to run two monitors with one HDMI port is by using an HDMI splitter. However, this only works if you want to see the display showing similar content on all screens connected (duplicate content). An HDMI splitter is a sort of mediator device that has two or more HDMI ports in it.
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How do I put my monitor in extend mode?

  1. Navigate Windows Display Settings selecting Start > Settings > System > Display.
  2. Underneath Multiple displays, select Extend desktop to this display.
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How do you view two windows side by side?

Follow these instructions to snap windows using your keyboard.
  1. Press the Windows key and press either the right or left arrow key, moving the open window to the screen's left or right position.
  2. Choose the other window you want to view next to the window in step one.
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Can you split a large monitor into two screens?

In many cases, running a two or even three monitor system makes it possible run multiple programs and windows across several screens. If you only have a single monitor on a PC using the Windows operating system, split screen functionality is still very possible.
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How do I make two monitors appear different on a Mac?

Press and hold the Option key and drag one display icon onto another display icon to mirror those two displays.
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