Installing and Using Multiple Monitors

Windows XP Home Edition supports multiple monitors, a great feature first developed for Windows 98. You can run up to ten monitors with Windows XP, but most commonly, you will probably run just two or three. By using multiple monitors, you can place a large amount of information on your screens at once. Use one screen for working on video editing, Web design, or graphics and the other for toolbars. Leave a Web or e-mail display on at all times while you use the other monitor for work or play. Display huge spreadsheets across both screens.

The following are some rules and tips to know about using multiple monitors: