After you're connected to your external displays, you can change settings like your resolution, screen layout, and more. To see available options, select Start > Settings > System > Display.

If you’re having trouble setting up multiple monitors on Surface, see Troubleshoot connecting Surface to a second screen. Troubleshoot issues that occur when setting up external monitors …

On the device you’re projecting from, go to the screen mirroring settings (sometimes called cast settings), and select your PC to connect to it. If you’re projecting from a PC, you can also …

After connecting your Surface to an external display, press the Windows logo key + P to choose how you'd like to project your screen. You can cycle through the available projection …

Oct 14, 2025 · You can snap a window to one side of the screen by dragging it to the edge, or by pressing the Windows key + Arrow keys. For example, Windows key + Left Arrow snaps the …

Oct 14, 2025 · Screen savers have been a staple feature in Windows for decades. Originally designed to prevent burn-in on CRT monitors, they have evolved into a customizable feature …

Learn how to improve the clarity of text and images displayed on your screen by changing the screen resolution, scale and layout of your monitor.

Oct 14, 2025 · Stretch: this option stretches the image to cover the entire screen, which may distort the image if its aspect ratio differs from the screen's Tile: this option repeats the image …

Some PCs can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions. To find out if your PC supports this, select Settings > System > Display.

Learn how to manage and set device screen time limits on Windows, Xbox, and mobile devices connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app.