I want to have my MacBook running on its main screen with one process and another monitor running a different process. I know this is possible on the MacBook Pros but is it possible on a MacBooK? Here are my specs. Mac OS X 10.5.4 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM and the MacBook is really new. The build number is 9E17. Thanks for the help and i did search the other forums.
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Can I Run 2 Different Screens On A MacBook?
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You mean a second monitor? Of course! You'll just need these cables. (There is another version, depending on the one you need.)
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Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
Yes! My boyfriend has this setup and I'm incredibly jealous 'cause it's so neat. As to what exactly you need, I'm not 100% sure but I can tell you it can be done!
it can be done as long as you have the proper cables, I'm getting my 24" monitor today (really excited) and I'm using it with the DVI cable, which is similar to the cable in the pic above, but thta pic is of a VGA cable. Most monitors support the analog VGA and the digital DVI, I'd use DVI since it's newer and better. Both cables cost about $20 from the online apple store.
Once you have the equipment, cables and everything connected, macbook > cable > dvi or vga cable > monitor, in the system preferences pane > displays > and choose the option to use as a secondary display. it basically extends your current screen on the macbook.
Once you have the equipment, cables and everything connected, macbook > cable > dvi or vga cable > monitor, in the system preferences pane > displays > and choose the option to use as a secondary display. it basically extends your current screen on the macbook.
you can? how? im getting my 24" today, so i would love to know...
I have NO idea! Hahaha that is not helpful at all I am aware, but it's my boyfriend's setup and I have seen it with my very own eyes. Perhaps I'm easily amused or impressed but I think it's the neatest thing ever.
When I get a chance I can ask him & let you know! But chances are you will find out somewhere in the meantime, I'm sure.
you can? how? im getting my 24" today, so i would love to know...
when you go to "display settings" 2 windows pop up, one on each screen.
this happens with both "display settings" and "wallpaper settings" (and it used to work with screen saver, but not anymore
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when you go to display settings 2 windows pop up, one on each screen.
this happens with both display and wallpaper (and it used to work with screen saver, but not anymore
a little confusing but i understand. just choose the wallpaper via system preferences. thanks!
(and it used to work with screen saver, but not anymore
But! If you use one of the apple screensavers with the changing/fading photographs, each screen will display different pictures at the same time.
you can? how? im getting my 24" today, so i would love to know...
yup just like you would normally
a window will pop up on each monitor where you can change the desktop for each if you want to
But! If you use one of the apple screensavers with the changing/fading photographs, each screen will display different pictures at the same time.
thanks for all the info, now i'm all psyched for my new monitor! cant wait!