Using Multiple Monitors
The Secure Desktops installed client supports local systems that are configured with multiple monitors, enabling you to extend the desktop across monitors and move the desktop between monitors.
Support is provided for the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows 10/11
- Oracle Linux 7/8
- MacOS
You can use a maximum of three monitors. Total combined desktop size cannot exceed 8192x4096. For best results, adjust all monitors to use the same scaling percentage.
- This feature is only available for desktops in newly created desktop pools.
- Ensure that you have installed the latest version of the installed client.
- For Oracle Linux, the desktop image may require updates to the Secure Desktops Support Package to enable support for multiple monitors. See Linux Desktops.
Extending the Desktop Across Multiple Monitors
Use the Secure Desktops installed client to extend the desktop display across multiple monitors.
- This feature is only available for desktops in newly created desktop pools.
- Ensure that you have installed the latest version of the installed client.
- For best results, adjust all monitors to use the same scaling percentage.
Using the Windows or Oracle Linux Installed Client
To extend the desktop using the Secure Desktops Windows or Oracle Linux installed client:
- Access the Secure Desktops interface and ensure that your preferred client is set to Installed client.
- From the Secure Desktops interface, open a desktop using the Secure Desktops Windows or Oracle Linux installed client.
When the desktop opens, it is displayed on the primary monitor.
- Click the Maximize button located in the upper right corner of the desktop.
The desktop display is extended across all configured monitors. In this mode, you can drag and drop individual windows between monitors.
- To restore the initial desktop display, hover near the top center of the screen to display the drop-down menu bar and then click the Maximize button.
Using the MacOS Installed Client
To extend the desktop using the Secure Desktops MacOS installed client:
- Access the Secure Desktops interface and ensure that your preferred client is set to Installed client.
- From the Secure Desktops interface, open a desktop using the Secure Desktops MacOS installed client.
When the desktop opens, it is displayed on the primary monitor.
- Hover over the green Maximize icon
located in the window header to access the drop-down menu. - Select Enter Full Screen from the drop-down menu to maximize the desktop.
The desktop display is extended across all configured monitors. In this mode, you can drag and drop individual windows between monitors.
- To restore the initial desktop display, hover over the Maximize icon located in the window header and select Exit Full Screen from the drop-down menu.
Moving the Desktop Between Multiple Monitors
Use the Secure Desktops installed client to move the desktop display between multiple monitors.
- This feature is only available for desktops in newly created desktop pools.
- Ensure that you have installed the latest version of the installed client.
- For best results, adjust all monitors to use the same scaling percentage.
Using the Windows or Oracle Linux Installed Client
To move the desktop to a different monitor using the Secure Desktops Windows or Oracle Linux installed client:
- Access the Secure Desktops interface and ensure that your preferred client is set to Installed client.
- From the Secure Desktops interface, open a desktop using the Secure Desktops Windows or Oracle Linux installed client. When the desktop opens, it is displayed on the primary monitor.
- To move the desktop to a different monitor, simply drag and drop the desktop.
Using the MacOS Installed Client
To move the desktop to a different monitor using the Secure Desktops MacOS installed client:
- Access the Secure Desktops interface and ensure that your preferred client is set to Installed client.
- From the Secure Desktops interface, open a desktop using the Secure Desktops MacOS installed client.
When the desktop opens, it is displayed on the primary monitor.
- Hover over the green Maximize icon located in the window header.
- To move the desktop to a different monitor, select Move to <additional-monitor> from the drop-down menu or simply drag and drop the desktop.