How to set up dual monitor?
October 29, 2006 1:17 AM   Subscribe

Monitors How can I set up dual monitors for a single computer
posted by zackdog (52 comments total)

This post was deleted for the following reason: this is not the ask metafilter you are looking for



 
uh-oh.
posted by flapjax at midnite at 1:18 AM on October 29, 2006


IBQMLO
posted by jimmy at 1:21 AM on October 29, 2006


Is this supposed to be an ask mefi? Regardless, hook two monitors up to one video card, Windows should see two monitors. If your video card only has one VGA or DVI port, buy a new video card.
posted by SirOmega at 1:23 AM on October 29, 2006


I think you're looking for Ask Metafilter. But even there, you'd need to provide more information. Mac/PC? If it's Windows, this will get you there.
posted by waxpancake at 1:24 AM on October 29, 2006


mm, you fail at internets. I wish the img tag was back.
posted by bob sarabia at 1:24 AM on October 29, 2006


oh, and yes, you need a video card with duel monitor inputs.
posted by bob sarabia at 1:25 AM on October 29, 2006


I think you're looking for Ask Metafilter. But even there, you'd need to provide more information.

And maybe a question mark at the end of your sentence. But most of all, a link that goes somewhere other than, er, your question.
posted by flapjax at midnite at 1:25 AM on October 29, 2006


Is it September already?
posted by milnak at 1:26 AM on October 29, 2006


I thought it was always September now?
posted by SirOmega at 1:30 AM on October 29, 2006


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CUNT AND/OR BALLS
posted by knave at 1:32 AM on October 29, 2006 [6 favorites]


double post
posted by troybob at 1:32 AM on October 29, 2006


A+++++++

WOULD READ POST AGAIN
posted by docgonzo at 1:49 AM on October 29, 2006


[gong]
posted by Laen at 1:54 AM on October 29, 2006


Long live ASCII art.
posted by euphorb at 1:00 AM on October 29, 2006


All of you (except for knave) have been very patient!
posted by sfts2 at 1:04 AM on October 29, 2006


oh, and yes, you need a video card with duel monitor inputs.

err, you mean outputs?
posted by delmoi at 1:05 AM on October 29, 2006


I think this is just a test from the powers that be to see what happens now that the image tag is gone.
posted by afu at 1:09 AM on October 29, 2006 [1 favorite]


right. Input, output. You need two. of something.
posted by bob sarabia at 1:10 AM on October 29, 2006


CUNT AND/OR BALLS

A friend of mine has a pug named Midge and was thinking of getting a buddy for her. One day the friend gets a call from the breeder where she'd gotten Midge. The breeder explained she was looking to find a home for the last pug puppy in the litter as the breeder couldn't keep it herself. The breeder went on to say that when the dog was giving birth to the puppies the vet would give them a quick once over and proclaim the sex of the puppy ... the vet gets to the puppy in question and takes a look at its backside, at first he's a little puzzled but then, with a smile, announced, "Why its Boy George!"
posted by squeak at 1:14 AM on October 29, 2006


Long live ASCII art.

Oh great, are we going to get ASCII versions of the pissing elephant now that the img tag has been disabled? Sigh...
posted by greycap at 1:16 AM on October 29, 2006


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posted by aubilenon at 1:16 AM on October 29, 2006


...also, what is "chicken fried steak?"
posted by evil holiday magic at 1:19 AM on October 29, 2006


...also, what is "chicken fried steak?"
It is an eye-catching headline in the genre of "Man bites dog".
posted by Cranberry at 1:27 AM on October 29, 2006


Stay away from the brown acid.
posted by hypersloth at 1:27 AM on October 29, 2006


It's called xinerama. Where am I? I miss the funny pictures.
posted by cytherea at 1:29 AM on October 29, 2006


Chicken fried bacon
posted by TheDonF at 1:41 AM on October 29, 2006


Two monitors? Like what, one for each eyeball? That's just crazy talk, man.
posted by First Post at 1:51 AM on October 29, 2006


HOW DO I SHOT WEB
posted by StrasbourgSecaucus at 1:51 AM on October 29, 2006


Place them up 10 paces apart each with a pistol.
posted by srboisvert at 2:20 AM on October 29, 2006


i dont have eny mor clocks in mi house
can i jest use pikuhps from mi getar?
posted by Smart Dalek at 2:24 AM on October 29, 2006


They call me an old fart because I'm silent but deadly.
posted by Afroblanco at 2:29 AM on October 29, 2006


im in ur MeFi post readin ur AskMe post
posted by Ceiling Cat at 2:53 AM on October 29, 2006


I'm in your PC stealing your internets
posted by greycap at 3:00 AM on October 29, 2006


This is still here?
posted by Rhomboid at 3:04 AM on October 29, 2006


Bring on the mushrooms
posted by tozturk at 3:04 AM on October 29, 2006


This is still here?

It's Sunday morning, cut them some slack.
posted by goo at 3:11 AM on October 29, 2006


MeTa
posted by tozturk at 3:15 AM on October 29, 2006


CUNT AND/OR BALLS....
posted by econous at 3:21 AM on October 29, 2006


Heh
posted by fixedgear at 3:37 AM on October 29, 2006


Metafilter Police: Protect and SNARK
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 3:39 AM on October 29, 2006


Oh dear.
posted by blasdelf at 3:40 AM on October 29, 2006


MeFi: CaoB.
posted by rxrfrx at 4:31 AM on October 29, 2006


Has anyone else noticed that users of any site that pick a name with "dog" in it are almost invariably idiots? And for some reason "dawg" seems to be very popular with complete idiots.
posted by Bort at 4:56 AM on October 29, 2006


"Bort" is a strong leading indicator as well.
posted by crunchland at 5:09 AM on October 29, 2006


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posted by Bort at 5:18 AM on October 29, 2006 [2 favorites]


And blort
posted by Joeforking at 5:21 AM on October 29, 2006


Oh man, I'm glad Matt hasn't woken up yet. I'd hate to have missed this.

NOW do you see why we need the img tag??
posted by languagehat at 5:32 AM on October 29, 2006


am i doin it rite??
posted by kdar at 5:35 AM on October 29, 2006


Here's the monitor you need.
posted by spock at 5:59 AM on October 29, 2006


right. Input, output. You need two. of something.

And as srboisvert indicates, they should be dueling.
posted by Kirth Gerson at 6:20 AM on October 29, 2006


it's probably gonna take some cash. like they say in office space, it's probably gonna take about a million to get dual monitors to hook up with your computer. once you get everyone to agree to the proposition, throw an evening party. make sure you have sexy treats, like grapes and kiwi and licorice, and lots of red wine. prepare a neutral room like your den or a cleared out office room with some comfortable pillows, a love seat, maybe a couch or a futon. take the time to warm up your dual monitors, and introduce them to your pc. make them feel comfortable, but don't be too jokey. when everyone's feeling fine and the party has died down some, suggest to everyone that they retire to the special room you've prepared. If you've done things right, the dual monitors and computer should hook themselves up at this point.
posted by carsonb at 6:29 AM on October 29, 2006 [1 favorite]


For the record, this thread's continued existence cannot be blamed on the Portland meetup, because Matt left at like 5:30. And took Jessamyn with him

IYKWIM.
posted by cortex at 6:52 AM on October 29, 2006


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