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How to Manage Multiple Screens on Macintosh and Windows

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This article covers how to manage multiple screens on Macintosh and Windows.

Windows

On Windows, you can use the keyboard shortcut (Windows Key + P) to bring up the display picker that gives you the option to select one of the following display modes:
Picture of the windows display picker menu on Windows 11
Computer/PC screen only - The second screen is ignored and only the PC’s primary display is used.
Duplicate - The second screen mirrors the primary display.
Extend - The PC display is extended across all screens.
Projector/Second screen only - The main PC display will be disabled and only the secondary screen is used.



Macintosh

On Macintosh, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command + F1 to mirror or extend your displays. To configure more advanced multiple-display options, consult this Apple support article.

You can also find in Settings and under Displays an Arrange multiple displays setting that can provide more customization options with your displays.

Picture of the Arrange multiple displays button under the displays setting in the System Settings app

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