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How To Use Two Monitors To Increase Productivity On PC or Mac In 2021 - Rolling Stone

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If you are working on a large project that requires multiple applications to be used at the same time, relying on one screen may affect your work efficiency. It would be better to spend time moving windows or opening and closing documents.

One way to solve this problem is to use two external monitors to upgrade the workspace. This is a better solution than using an external monitor and a computer screen, because the two monitors are the same size and can be set to the same height.

Connect two high-resolution monitors to a computer (especially a laptop), which previously required a high-end computer and a large number of cables. In the past few years, as technology has progressed, the process has been simplified. We have broken down everything you need to combine multi-monitor work settings below.

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Each external monitor has its own stand (with

), but we recommend that you connect both monitors in the setup to Mount-It! Dual Monitor Mount.

This accessory can be clipped to your desk and allows you to move each monitor to the ideal position. You can rotate the monitor 180 degrees (very suitable for programming, or to view the page layout of a book or magazine), or you can place them in a way that reduces the burden on your neck.

As a bonus, using this mount will free up space on your desk, because you don't have to worry about the feet of each monitor. It is a dual-monitor mount that can work on screens between 17 inches and 27 inches, and each screen weighs 22 pounds.

We recommend putting this stand on top of all other stands because we have the opportunity to test the company's single monitor stand and are very impressed with its quality. We are on Mount-It! With confidence in your equipment, this should be the first part of your two-monitor setup.

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Choosing the right monitor for two monitor settings can be difficult. We have a guide

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. The biggest limiting factor is space. Everyone likes the idea of ​​putting a few big monitors on their desk, but if they occupy the entire room, they don't like it.

If your desk is not very deep, having a huge monitor can also make your eyes tired or make it difficult for you to see information on two screens, which defeats the purpose of the entire setup. You also need a high-resolution monitor (aka 4K) so that everything on the screen looks as clear and as clear as possible.

Given these parameters, we have two suggestions for monitors that are most suitable for this job, one is medium and the other is large. Either one can be done well, and each can be used with Mount It! The monitor stands on it.

LG's 24UD58-B is the best external monitor we have tried so far, and is ideal for two-screen display settings.

The 24-inch 4K display is large enough that you can use two apps side by side without feeling cramped. If you use image or video editing software, there will be enough space to keep all tools and flavors open without interfering with your ongoing project.

During our testing, we were deeply impressed by the color accuracy and overall clarity of this monitor. The text looks clear, pictures and videos pop up, and the game runs smoothly. This is a good omnidirectional monitor. If you plan to use this setting for gaming, please know that the maximum operating frequency of the monitor is 60Hz (Hertz), which means you will not be able to play some PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S/X games at the fastest speed.

LG 24UD58-B has three inputs: one DisplayPort and two HDMI ports; one HDMI port. All these ports can accept 4K video. We used DisplayPort and HDMI ports during the test, but did not notice the performance difference between the two. We recommend that you use DisplayPort as much as possible because it will open HDMI ports for game consoles, media streaming or other devices.

You can use the switch directly below the display to switch between inputs, or adjust other settings such as brightness and contrast. It took us a few attempts to grasp the key, but since then we have not had any trouble again. The only drawback of this monitor is its fragile stand, but we have already suggested a solution to this problem.

If you put the settings of two monitors together, LG's 24UD58-B is a suitable monitor for the job.

If you have enough space and want to use a two-monitor setup with two large screens, BenQ's EL2870U is recommended.

The 28-inch 4K monitor has many quality of life features that can help it stand out from the competition. Start with Eye Care (a custom technology), which changes the color temperature of the display to show less blue light as the day changes. This fine adjustment can help reduce eye strain and even make sleep easier.

The monitor runs at a frequency of 60Hz and supports AMD’s FreeSync. This technology ensures that the game only runs with a delay of 1 millisecond (millisecond). If you want to play fast-paced games such as first-person shooters and this requires this level of fidelity, this is a basic feature.

BenQ's monitor supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), which means that colors look more accurate. This is a popular feature for professional photo or video editors who need their work to look lifelike. EL2870U has three inputs: two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort, all of these ports can accept 4K signals.

The main reason to get this display for a two-monitor setup is its size. You will have enough space to open multiple applications at the same time. If you want to make 4K video, you can dedicate one monitor to editing, while the other monitor can view the material in its original native resolution. Compared to seeing the truncated version on a laptop, viewing content on a large screen without losing quality is a huge improvement.

If your multi-monitor setup requires two large screens, then BenQ’s EL2870U is the right choice.

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