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How to handle windows on multiple screens?

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I've multiple screens i.e. one computer monitor and one TV. It would be preferable if, when the TV is turned off, nothing is sent to the TV but as it happens, I can have the TV turned off and doubleclick a PDF document and then it seems to appear nowhere since it is sent to the television which is turned off. This behavior is somewhat illogical (though I'm happy that multiple screens work so that I can play a movie on the TV and have a desktop with another monitor with my work) so could you tell me how I can do to resolve it? I'm using a Dell Optiplex 745 with a graphics card with double DVI out, I don't use HDMI but a DVI to HDMI cable and I believe that the cable is good.

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answered 3 Years ago teromato · Accepted Answer

I have run into this problem as well with my dual monitor setup. I find the easiest solution is to use keyboard shortcuts to get hidden windows back, especially because I try to minimize plugging/unplugging my cables.

Get CompizConfig Settings Manager
- sudo apt-get install compizconfig-settings-manager

In Window Management, enable Put and click to enter Put settings

Put within viewport >> Put Left & Put Right
- I like super + alt + left/right

Now when you open a window and it's on the wrong screen, you can use your keyboard shortcut to get it back quickly.

I often have to hit the left or right key twice, as the first just scoots it to the edge of the screen.
"Put to adjacent viewport" should do this in one stroke, but the function is broken and instead switches between Workspaces. This is why I use Put within viewport.

Side tip:
Under System Settings > Displays, make sure your TV is the one on the right (even if it's not physically on the right) to make it more likely that programs will default to the monitor.