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Old 01-11-2007, 11:37 AM
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Using my MBP as the second screen
I have a PC at work and would like to use my mbp screen as the second moniter for the PC . How would i go about doing that?
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Old 01-11-2007, 11:49 AM
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not really possible, only way would be via a remote desktop setup, but that is dodgy and slow.

...im not aware of any laptops that have an incoming external connection.
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Old 01-11-2007, 11:53 AM
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There is software out there that allows you to use one keyboard and mouse between a Mac and a PC, but you wouldn't obviously be able to drag windows from one operating system to the other.

http://lifehacker.com/software/produ...tem-106123.php
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Old 01-11-2007, 11:56 AM
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Use the MBP pro as the main computer, set up Parallels, set up a share for the drive on the PC so you can store the files in the original position if that's required, use the PC monitor as the second screen, change the order of the screens from system preferences to use the PC screen as the '1st' screen if required.

I've done a similar thing at times with my work set-up, using the MBP & a screen that's normally connected to my G5. Works well, if you can be bothered.
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