Using dual monitors on Ubuntu with XFCE involves setting up the display manager and configuring the X server properly.
Using dual monitors on Ubuntu with XFCE involves setting up the display manager and configuring the X server properly.
You're experiencing issues with dual monitors on Linux. Here are some common causes and solutions:
- **Portrait vs Normal Orientation**: Ensure your desktop environment supports both orientations (GNOME, KDE, etc.). Some apps may not render correctly if the layout isn't properly adjusted.
- **Taskbar Placement**: Check if the taskbar is displayed on the correct monitor. Misconfigured settings can cause icons to appear where they shouldn’t.
- **Display Settings**: Verify that your display manager (e.g., Xorg, Wayland) is set up correctly and that both monitors are recognized.
- **Software Conflicts**: Try updating or reinstalling your desktop environment or applications that might interfere with monitor rendering.
- **Kernel Modules**: If using a kernel module for display management, ensure it’s loaded properly.
- **Debugging**: Use tools like `dmesg` or `journalctl` to check for errors related to display configuration.
If the problem persists, share your desktop environment version and any relevant logs for more targeted help.
It's really annoying sometimes, but it does have a positive side. At least FTM.
I've worked with XFCE before. How did you configure the monitor settings? Were you adjusting them through the XFCE interface or using Xrandr? Could you share your distribution and XFCE version (like Ubuntu release) along with details about the connections and monitor models?
Installed the latest Ubuntu version and started using the display app with HDMI and VGA on an old small TV and a Dell monitor.
If issues arise again, consider using ARandR for the interface while working with XRandR. Setup a script to handle configurations whenever you log in, restart, or resume. Previously, managing this was tricky when using a TV as a monitor—it caused constant resets. I also relied on feh to control wallpaper settings across multiple displays, especially since resuming from sleep would disrupt the current theme or turn on the TV unexpectedly.