| Within windows, you can use a feature that is pretty | | | | After the video card is installed, it's time to hook up |
| powerful to increase your productivity. This is the | | | | your second monitor to number two VGA output of |
| windows multiple monitor feature. Imagine having a | | | | the video card. |
| document on your computer that you need to see | | | | All you will really need is a cheap monitor for your 2nd |
| while you type another document. This is what the | | | | monitor. Look in your local phone book for used |
| double monitor feature allows you to do. | | | | computer dealers or on the internet. Just go to Google |
| This feature is supported nicely in Windows XP. You | | | | and type in "used computer monitors" and your |
| can have a smaller monitor off to the right while you | | | | location. This should allow you to find somewhere |
| type your document on your main monitor. | | | | close to your home. |
| To use this feature, you will need to buy a video card | | | | Using the multiple monitor feature in Windows. |
| that supports multiple monitors. ATI manufactures a | | | | Once you have everything set up with both monitors in |
| great video card called the VGA All In Wonder. You | | | | place. Turn on the other monitor in Windows. You do |
| can pick this card up at your local computer super | | | | this by clicking on your main desktop and selecting |
| store for around $100.00. | | | | properties from the pop up menu. Next you need to |
| If all you want to do is use the two monitor feature | | | | click on the setting tab. Here you will see the numbers |
| and are not big into games or multi tasking many | | | | 1 and 2 in bold white letters. Click the number 2 and |
| programs at once, then this is all you will need. | | | | you should see two little check boxes off to the left. |
| However, if you like to play high graphic games, then | | | | Click on the one that reads, extend my Windows |
| you will want to get a video card with a good amount | | | | desktop onto this monitor. If you other monitor was off |
| of memory. Just ask the sales person at the store to | | | | and the light was just blinking, then doing this should turn |
| help you. Make sure they understand what it is exactly, | | | | it on. |
| you are trying to do. | | | | Once the 2nd monitor is turned on, all you have to do |
| Once you purchase the video card, if you can install it | | | | is open whatever application you want and resize it to |
| yourself then great. If not, then see if the store can do | | | | half screen. Then, just drag it all the way to the other |
| it for you or find a knowledgeable friend to help you | | | | screen. You should now be able to move your mouse |
| out. Just having a friend install the card, can save you | | | | and applications freely between both monitors. |
| anywhere from $50.00 to $100.00. | | | | |