It’s no problem to work with two screens at once, as Windows 10 automatically recognizes the second monitor so it’s ready to use. If not, you’ll need to install the hardware first. Once you’ve connected the second monitor to your PC, press Windows+P. In the Projection window that appears, you can choose from a few options.
Tips & Tricks
Windows and Office-related questions and solutions.
How do I turn off Automatic Tablet Mode in Windows 10?
Windows 10 now offers two ways to permanently prevent your computer from switching to tablet mode, so that you can make sure your computer doesn’t switch to tablet mode either when you sign in or when you use your device as a tablet. These options, which are only available on mobile devices, can be accessed …
Renew your subscription by entering a product code for Microsoft 365
Not everyone who has a Microsoft 365 subscription knows that it can be renewed at any time, not just shortly before it expires. This can be important when a sales promotion offers a better price for a Microsoft 365 Family or Microsoft 365 Single product code.
How do I turn off the new Meet Now feature in Windows 10?
With update KB4580364, released at the end of October 2020, Microsoft has added a new Conference Now feature to Windows 10 to simplify the creation of spontaneous video conferences. Anyone who is annoyed by the icon appearing in the already cluttered notification area can quickly remove it. Open Windows+I, select the Personalisation category and click …
Work faster with special keyboard shortcuts in Google Calendar
Although Google Calendar (calendar.google. com) is a web application that runs in a browser, some of its features can be used with keyboard shortcuts. For example, to create a new entry, press C, while edit an existing reminder, highlight the entry, and press E. The last step can be reversed by pressing Z, you can …
How can I block Twitter from auto-playing?
On Twitter, users share a lot of automatically triggered GIFs and videos; automatic triggering is not a bad thing in principle, as it makes you jump to the content faster, but if there is a lot of animation, it can be distracting. Twitter has therefore made it possible to disable autoplay. The option can be …
How can I disable or limit notifications in Microsoft Edge?
There is an increasing number of websites that send notifications – which would be fine, but moderation is a problem and most users want this service in the middle of their back. That’s why Microsoft Edge gives you the option to turn off notifications altogether, or at least make them less distracting.
How can I keep the presentation time on track when using PowerPoint during a presentation?
For those who often hold presentations and use PowerPoint, there’s a simple way to stop them from running out of time.
How can I limit the number of invalid login attempts for Windows?
If you are using Windows 10 Pro with a local user account, you can configure the operating system to completely disable access for accounts on a computer after a specified number of invalid login attempts. This is made possible by the Local Group Policy Editor, which is not included in Windows Home versions.
How can I automatically close message windows in Outlook?
When you open a message in Outlook to reply to it or forward it, the original message window remains open, so you have to close it manually afterward. For those who are bothered by this small inconvenience, you can simply change it. Click on the File menu, select Preferences, and select the Mail category from …