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laptop to desktop
Name: ash Date: January 28, 2008 at 12:44:48 Pacific OS: windows xp CPU/Ram: inspiron / opitplex Product: dell
Comment:
Can i watch a dvd through my laptop, on my desktop's screen? the desktop cant play dvd's right now so im wondering if i can do it this way?? cheers
Name: OtheHill Date: January 28, 2008 at 12:47:15 Pacific
Reply:
You may be able to connect a second display (monitor) to the laptop and view that way.
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Response Number 2
Name: lurkswithin Date: January 28, 2008 at 12:48:02 Pacific
Reply:
If the monitor will connect to the laptop you can use it to watch the movie. Connect it and then use the ALT, monitor keys on your laptop to switch the monitors. Your laptop will now use the desktop's monitor.
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Response Number 3
Name: WebsWonder Date: January 28, 2008 at 12:50:15 Pacific
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