Windows 10: How can I have a separate workspace/desktop for my laptop and main monitor?

Discus and support How can I have a separate workspace/desktop for my laptop and main monitor? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I use my laptop as a second monitor and I have a primary monitor. I was wondering how I can make a separate desktop/workspace for my laptop monitor,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Marco Russo1, Sep 13, 2022.

  1. How can I have a separate workspace/desktop for my laptop and main monitor?


    I use my laptop as a second monitor and I have a primary monitor. I was wondering how I can make a separate desktop/workspace for my laptop monitor, but also have it not change my main monitor's primary desktop/workspace.Thanksask me any questions if I worded it weird

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    Marco Russo1, Sep 13, 2022
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  2. FoilCard Win User

    Windows Ink Workspace and Multiple Monitors

    Yes. I have an HP 3500 desktop. I believe the issue here might be more geared toward if Windows Ink Workspace has support for devices with dual monitors. If you go to use Ink Workspace to take a screen shot of your 2nd monitor, it wont work as Ink Workspace
    only opens on monitor 1 (Main display). Currently our office uses the snipping tool as you can select your screen shot on either screen. Would love to have users use the new Ink Workspace feature to replace Snipping Tool but it seems if you cant use Ink
    Workspace with multiple monitors its just not going to be a good replacement.
     
    FoilCard, Sep 13, 2022
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  3. Dyvizion Win User
    Displaying multiple desktops on separate monitors

    Hello. Rather than switching between virtual desktops, is it possible to utilize multiple monitor set ups and display each desktop on a separate monitor?
     
    Dyvizion, Sep 13, 2022
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  4. How can I have a separate workspace/desktop for my laptop and main monitor?

    Windows Ink Workspace and Multiple Monitors

    I just ran into the same problem and found the solution!

    I usually use my second monitor at home, and need to "ink" the windows on the larger screen, but the screenshot is only taken on my laptop screen.

    Solution: right click the desktop: go to display settings: select the larger monitor: check make this my main display.

    Viola! Now when you hit Win-w the screenshot is of your larger monitor

    Also, the taskbar with the windows ink workspace will also be on your larger monitor.
     
    UnknownAuthor, Sep 13, 2022
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