Using Two Monitors with Logos?
How many of you use two monitors with Logos, one for the program and one for your word processor? I've used one monitor with Logos for years, but a couple of friends have suggested I use two. Is it that much benefit to you? If so, why?
Thanks,
David B.
Comments
-
I have been using two monitors on computers for over 10 years - I just find it provides an overall better experience allowing me to spread things out more evenly.
And it is a great benefit when using Logos - I use it in one of two ways:
- Have the main workspace open on one window and a (number of) floating windows open on the other. I would often have a sermon document open in a floating window enabling me to write my sermon while looking at all the other Logos resources / tools etc
- Have Logos open in one window and email / word processor / browser etc open in another
I would absolutely recommend it
0 -
I too have been told this and have not jumped on the bandwagon yet. Graham-what other monitor do you have?
0 -
I highly recommend dual monitors, at least (at my accounting office I have 4), as well. As long as they are basically the same monitor, there is no real requirement as to they type of monitor. The ones I use are identical, but they really don't have to be. As long as your computer will handle 2 monitors, very few today won't, you should be able to plug and play and be up an running in just a couple of minutes. That time will be used to set your monitors up the way you want them in your system. I have mine set to where my mouse flows seamlessly from one monitor to another, even in my 4 monitor setup at my office. Here at home my 2 work wonderfully.
0 -
Christian Alexander said:
Graham-what other monitor do you have?
All of my monitors (I use two at home and two in the office) are around 22-23 inch
0 -
If you were to compare it to having physical copies of your books, it's like having a bigger desk. You can have more open without having to shuffle everything around in piles.
A 22' monitor will fit two panels side by side comfortably. I opted for a couple of 29' monitors which fit three panels nicely (bible, commentary, notes).
0 -
What do the reviewers on the Amazon site say?
For God and For Neighbor
0 -
Alan Monroe said:
As long as they are basically the same monitor, there is no real requirement as to they type of monitor.
I totally agree. I have a 32" 3840x2160 monitor and some years ago I added an old unused extra monitor of 1920x1080 resolution. That works but it is not particularly convenient.
Then i added a Wacom graphic drawing monitor of the 1920x1080 resolution for technical drawings but also utilize it for the Bible study, often copying pictures or drawings to analyze them. It is doable, but with identical resolution it would be easier.
Monitors usually have also color differences. And your room, light sources, and desk space & shape may affect the layout.
Gold package, and original language material and ancient text material, SIL and UBS books, discourse Hebrew OT and Greek NT. PC with Windows 11
0 -
I highly recommend multiple monitors. I currently have 2 27inch monitors and will most likely add a 3rd.
I just wish we could have multiple instances of Logos open so that we could have full working layouts on all the monitors we have.
What an idea!!!! [8-|]
xn = Christan man=man -- Acts 11:26 "....and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch".
Barney Fife is my hero! He only uses an abacus with 14 rows!
0 -
David R. Bess said:
How many of you use two monitors with Logos, one for the program and one for your word processor?
Definitely. So much better with 2 monitors: laptop screen showing the Bible text in Logos; external monitor where I'm writing in Word.
For 15 years now, I've turned the external monitor to potrait, displaying about a page and a half in Word.
0 -
David R. Bess said:
a couple of friends have suggested I use two. Is it that much benefit to you? If so, why?
Coupled with 'Spaces' the use of two monitors allows me to have multiple projects on the go with only (two) swipes to bring them together.
I have used two monitors for many years (10+) and even when I take my laptop away often use 'handoff' to press my iPad into use as a second monitor for referencer documents.
It's very much like having a baby - you have no idea the difference it will make to your life until you try it. Unlike having a baby once you have done it you would not want to go back.
tootle pip
Mike
How to get logs and post them.(now tagging post-apocalyptic fiction as current affairs) Latest Logos, MacOS, iOS and iPadOS
0 -
I too use multiple monitors whenever I can as I just appreciate being able to lay things out over a larger space in a logical fashion. On the other hand I end up using my laptop by itself often too. It is a different experience but it still gets the job done.
Using adventure and community to challenge young people to continually say "yes" to God
0 -
When I am at home working, which is normally from home, I always use two monitors and could not imagine going back to just one. I highly recommend it, and not just for use with Logos. Right now, I have one monitor positioned normally, and another vertically for viewing longer documents (mainly so I can see their footnotes as I type/research). So, if you have the chance to try it out, I say go for it.
Let us know how it goes if you do try it.
Pastor, Mt. Leonard Baptist Church, SBC
0 -
I had A PC which is now out of use, but I have a labtop can I use the Monitor with my Labtop? If so, what should I do?
Blessings in Christ.
0 -
I have three monitors on my desk. The middle monitor is for my main focus with the one to the left of it as supplementary. So in regard to Logos, if I were writing something, I might have Logos on the left and a word processor in the center. The monitor on the right is usually assigned to email. I have used this essential setup for over five years.
0 -
Tes said:
I had A PC which is now out of use, but I have a labtop can I use the Monitor with my Labtop? If so, what should I do?
It might depend on the laptop, but if your laptop is within the last 3-4 years then your laptop should support the use of multiple monitors. I have a laptop, 2 years old now, and connect to two monitors now.
xn = Christan man=man -- Acts 11:26 "....and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch".
Barney Fife is my hero! He only uses an abacus with 14 rows!
0 -
-
JBR said:
What do the reviewers on the Amazon site say?
Be discerning with Amazon reviews. Lots of fakes, etc.
On topic, I also recommend having two. I have 2 in my office and when I am home, I only have one 15" laptop monitor. It is frustrating after being used to 2. Go for it and you will love it!
Jerry
iMac (2019 model), 3Ghz 6 Core Intel i5, 16gb Ram, Radeon Pro Graphics. 500GB SSD.
0 -
xnman said:Tes said:
I had A PC which is now out of use, but I have a labtop can I use the Monitor with my Labtop? If so, what should I do?
It might depend on the laptop, but if your laptop is within the last 3-4 years then your laptop should support the use of multiple monitors. I have a laptop, 2 years old now, and connect to two monitors now.
It's ten yrs Old. So it mean it is not compatible?
Blessings in Christ.
0 -
Tes said:xnman said:Tes said:
I had A PC which is now out of use, but I have a labtop can I use the Monitor with my Labtop? If so, what should I do?
It might depend on the laptop, but if your laptop is within the last 3-4 years then your laptop should support the use of multiple monitors. I have a laptop, 2 years old now, and connect to two monitors now.
It's ten yrs Old. So it mean it is not compatible?
You can definitely connect one additional screen. Your laptop might still have a VGA plug, but maybe another connection like HDMI or DVI. If it has two (for example VGA and HDMI) you should normally be able to connect two external screens simultaneously. Otherwise you might need a docking station, ideally one that was made for your particular laptop, to connect more than one external screen.
0 -
Bernhard said:Tes said:xnman said:Tes said:
I had A PC which is now out of use, but I have a labtop can I use the Monitor with my Labtop? If so, what should I do?
It might depend on the laptop, but if your laptop is within the last 3-4 years then your laptop should support the use of multiple monitors. I have a laptop, 2 years old now, and connect to two monitors now.
It's ten yrs Old. So it mean it is not compatible?
You can definitely connect one additional screen. Your laptop might still have a VGA plug, but maybe another connection like HDMI or DVI. If it has two (for example VGA and HDMI) you should normally be able to connect two external screens simultaneously. Otherwise you might need a docking station, ideally one that was made for your particular laptop, to connect more than one external screen.
Thank you Bernhard, Very nice idea.
Blessings in Christ.
0 -
Tes said:Bernhard said:Tes said:xnman said:Tes said:
I had A PC which is now out of use, but I have a labtop can I use the Monitor with my Labtop? If so, what should I do?
It might depend on the laptop, but if your laptop is within the last 3-4 years then your laptop should support the use of multiple monitors. I have a laptop, 2 years old now, and connect to two monitors now.
It's ten yrs Old. So it mean it is not compatible?
You can definitely connect one additional screen. Your laptop might still have a VGA plug, but maybe another connection like HDMI or DVI. If it has two (for example VGA and HDMI) you should normally be able to connect two external screens simultaneously. Otherwise you might need a docking station, ideally one that was made for your particular laptop, to connect more than one external screen.
Thank you Bernhard, Very nice idea.
Docking stations are not that much.... I recommend you get one for your laptop. They are well worth it.
xn = Christan man=man -- Acts 11:26 "....and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch".
Barney Fife is my hero! He only uses an abacus with 14 rows!
0 -
Tes said:xnman said:Tes said:
I had A PC which is now out of use, but I have a labtop can I use the Monitor with my Labtop? If so, what should I do?
It might depend on the laptop, but if your laptop is within the last 3-4 years then your laptop should support the use of multiple monitors. I have a laptop, 2 years old now, and connect to two monitors now.
It's ten yrs Old. So it mean it is not compatible?
Not necessarily. I have a late 2013 Macbook Pro that does it's own monitor and an external one perfectly. No issues at all. Depends on your computer.iMac (2019 model), 3Ghz 6 Core Intel i5, 16gb Ram, Radeon Pro Graphics. 500GB SSD.
0 -
Jerry Bush said:Tes said:xnman said:Tes said:
I had A PC which is now out of use, but I have a labtop can I use the Monitor with my Labtop? If so, what should I do?
It might depend on the laptop, but if your laptop is within the last 3-4 years then your laptop should support the use of multiple monitors. I have a laptop, 2 years old now, and connect to two monitors now.
It's ten yrs Old. So it mean it is not compatible?
Not necessarily. I have a late 2013 Macbook Pro that does it's own monitor and an external one perfectly. No issues at all. Depends on your computer.Generally, the docking station makes it all possible.
xn = Christan man=man -- Acts 11:26 "....and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch".
Barney Fife is my hero! He only uses an abacus with 14 rows!
0 -
Thats crazy. lol.
I have used two monitors for at least 20 years. Though I have two 27" ones.
0 -
I'm completely committed to dual monitors. I don't think I would intentionally build a computer at this point without at least two. My office setup is a bit unique. I had an 4800lm Optima projector for movie nights that I set on a shelf behind me that fills about 2/3 of the wall (close to a 10 foot screen). My laptop visually sits below that image. Logos on the big screen and Word on the laptop monitor is a really intuitive setup for me.
0 -
Once you go to multiple monitors, you will never be happy with one monitor again. It creates a much more productive workflow. I build my desktops to support 4 outputs, but I am actually about to starting using my laptop exclusively, so I purchased a 4 output docking station to test.
Disclaimer: I hate using messaging, texting, and email for real communication. If anything that I type to you seems like anything other than humble and respectful, then I have not done a good job typing my thoughts.
0 -
Joseph Turner said:
Once you go to multiple monitors, you will never be happy with one monitor again. It creates a much more productive workflow. I build my desktops to support 4 outputs, but I am actually about to starting using my laptop exclusively, so I purchased a 4 output docking station to test.
That's what I'm talking about!!! Nice!!
xn = Christan man=man -- Acts 11:26 "....and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch".
Barney Fife is my hero! He only uses an abacus with 14 rows!
0 -
One day I'll put my monitors like yours. But, since I'm too lazy to open the laptop bag to set it up, ...well.....[:P]
.JPG)
Logos Max on HP Elite Tower 600 G9 x64 Desktop PC 32 GB Windows 11.
0 -
6 Mons-Apple Studio
0
