I like use computer in two screens, it is really a better and easier way to do my work. I found the programmers of Microsoft recommend this tip too.

Give someone a second monitor, let them use it for while, and then try to take it away. It just isn’t going to happen. They’ll never go back to a mono display. Researchers found that increasing a computer user’s display space made it easier for them to complete their tasks.

Last week, I went to my friend’s office, and found they all used two screens in their work desk, they are all programmers too. Why we like two screens? What are its advantages?

“The interesting thing is that they try to get it right. We found that memory capability is considerably improved on a big display over a small display. There’s something about engaging the peripheral vision that improves your spatial memory of what has gone on,” said Starkweather.

Expand your workspace with multiple monitors listed three advantages:

1. E-mail and instant messaging. Work on one monitor, and keep your e-mail and instant messaging clients open on the other so you don’t have to switch between windows when a new message arrives;

2. Research online. Open a Web browser or other research tool on one monitor, and have a Microsoft Office program open on the second monitor for note-taking;

3. Browse and edit digital pictures. Quickly browse your digital images by displaying thumbnails on one monitor and full-sized previews on the other.

Acturally, there are many advantages in DualView, you do not know how convenient it is to be unless you have be used before.

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