Dual Monitor Tools Tutorials & Guides
Every guide in one place: module deep-dives, comparisons, gaming setups, and hardware buying advice.
Module guides
Cursor Lock Guide →
Lock your mouse to one monitor: lock hotkey, sticky resistance, per-monitor lock (v2.13).
Swap Screen Guide →
Move windows between monitors with hotkeys, custom screen areas, minimize per-screen.
Launcher & Magic Words →
Launch apps and websites at exact positions with short text commands.
Wallpaper Changer Guide →
Span one wallpaper across monitors or run per-screen slideshows.
Snap Guide →
Freeze your primary screen as a reference on the second monitor.
DMT Hotkeys Reference →
Every hotkey organized by module, plus setup rules.
General Settings →
Monitor layout, custom names, startup with Windows, brightness controls.
Fixes & how-tos
DMT Troubleshooting →
Hotkeys dead, cursor lock failing, monitor not detected.
DMT on Windows 11 →
Setup guide and known quirks like 23H2 cursor escape.
Open Apps on a Specific Monitor →
Pin every program to its monitor with magic words.
Move Window Shortcut Guide →
Win+Shift+Arrow vs DMT hotkeys.
Mouse Stuck Between Monitors →
Fix edge geometry on mixed-size setups.
Taskbar on Second Monitor →
The native fix, plus an honest note on what DMT can’t do.
Vertical Monitor Setup →
Portrait second screen: rotation, alignment, magic words.
Triple Monitor Setup →
Cursor groups and layout for 3+ displays.
Brightness on Second Monitor →
DMT vs Twinkle Tray, honestly compared.
Screenshot One Monitor →
Capture exactly one display, or pin it with Snap.
Mouse Speed Mismatch Fix →
4K + 1080p cursor speed, explained and fixed.
Laptop + Monitor Setup →
Extend mode, lid settings, redock-proof layouts.
Comparisons
DMT vs DisplayFusion →
Free vs paid, compared honestly.
DMT vs PowerToys FancyZones →
Why most people should install both.
DMT vs Actual Multiple Monitors →
Free vs $24.95.
Best Free Multi-Monitor Software →
The free stack that beats paid tools.
DMT vs UltraMon →
Free vs $39.95: the classic paid rival.
DMT Review (v2.13) →
Hands-on review: strengths, weaknesses, score.
Setup & hardware
Best Monitor Arms →
VIVO, Ergotron LX, HUANUO compared.
Best Docking Stations →
One cable, two monitors, full charging.
Best KVM Switches →
Switch your whole desk between PCs with a hotkey.
Best DisplayPort & HDMI Cables →
Certified cables, MST hubs.
Best Monitor Light Bars →
BenQ ScreenBar vs budget picks.
Best Monitors for Dual Setup →
Why matching pairs win.
Reference
Changelog & Version History →
Every DMT release from 1.0 to 2.13.
Is DMT Safe? →
Trust, checksums, and open-source verification.
Portable vs Installer →
Which download to choose.
System Requirements →
Windows versions, .NET, hardware.
How to Uninstall →
Clean removal steps.
Old Versions →
Previous DMT releases on SourceForge.
Descargar (Español) →
Página de descarga en español.
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