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Android tablet as second sceen in ElementaryOS

Does anybody know how to use an Android tablet as a second monitor in ElementaryOS (for extending my desktop)? I know that this should be possible in Ubuntu using one of the latest versions of Gnome ...
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Windows resized to top half screen after removing HDMI

After removing the HDMI cable for my 2nd monitor (in elementary 7 Horus), every window is resized to the top half screen, even when maximizing them. Only by logging out this bug ends. Display info I ...
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how to get Apple DVI to HDMI adaptor to work on mid-2007 MacBook?

I just found my Apple DVI to HDMI adaptor and would like to connect my mid-2007 Macbook to my Dell S2722QC 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor which has 2 HDMI ports. I plug everything in and the monitor doesn’t ...
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how to reset monitor settings

I am absolutely new to linux and started with elementary on a HP probook just now. I am amazed by the easy installation process and the look and handling of elementary. Congratulations! I now wanted ...
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Odin: External monitor + incoming notification => x server down?

I switched from Hera to Odin (I did contribute this time as this is a great job!) and I have a behavior that I didn't have in previous release. I have a Dell Precision 5540 (native monitor 2160p) with ...
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How to set different font configuration per monitor configuration? (on ElementaryOS 6 Odin)

Abstract: LowDPI/HiDPI is saved per monitor configuration, but font size is shared for all configurations? I have two different monitor configs: at home I have single HiDPI DELL 25" U-series at ...
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2nd monitor not displaying

I'm fairly new to Linux and have Odin 6 dual booted alongside windows 10 with 2 monitors. Below is information on my 2 monitors. Acer [WORKS] - 1920*1080, 60HZ, connected through Display Port LG [...
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Dual monitors on Odin

I know this is probably a Gnome thing but is there a way to have both monitors switch to another desktop instead of just the main display? I know there is an extension for Gnome that allows this but I ...
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Multiple displays and resolution

I downloaded and tried Odin but could not set resolution for my laptop + external monitor correctly. Here's the deal: Laptop display is 4K External monitor is FHD No matter what I tried, I got ...
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external monitor shows only the mouse pointer

I connect the monitor to my laptop via an hdmi cable. The screen is completely black, but I can see and move the mouse freely, but only the mouse pointer that appears on the external monitor. Laptop ...
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Monitor 1 leaking into Monitor 2? Dual Monitor Setup

Yesterday I was trying elementaryOS with a liveusb and I noticed monitor 1's space was taking a thin string of space of monitor 2, I tried fiddling with the display settings and resolutions but didn't ...
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Elementary OS Driver Issue

Hey guys having a problem getting a second screen working on Elementary. I’ve searched high and low, tried every sudo update drivers help that can be found but nothing works. I’m using a Dell Inspiron ...
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Setting right profile for external monitor HP E243d

I have HP Elitebook g3 connected to external monitor HP 24" monitor via USB-C and I can't get colours on external monitor even close to what is on Laptop - laptop screen is fine, dragging and ...
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Lenovo Thinkpad External Monitor Issue

I'm running the latest eOs Juno with all the latest updates. Unfortunately upon restarting my laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad T460P) the external monitor stopped working and I'm unable to figure out how to ...
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