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Tom B

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Registered: 2014-01-15

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Split 4k monitor into two "virtual monitors"?

Hi all,

I'm thinking of buying a 4k monitor to replace a dual-screen setup. However, I like the functionality of having two things maximised at once. Is there any way to set up X so that it sees the 4k 3840x2160 monitor as two separate 1920x2160 monitors? That way, maximising an application would only take up half of the physical screen and the taskbar would only appear on one half.

Thanks!

Last edited by Tom B (2014-06-04 12:15:13)

progandy

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Registered: 2012-05-17

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Re: Split 4k monitor into two "virtual monitors"?

You might want to look into fakexrandr or try a tiling window manager.

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