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-==== Reliable Dual-Screen Sharing in Teams (No Audio) ====
+==== True Dual-Monitor Sharing Solutions ====
-**When:** For long meetings where you need to alternate between two screens without complex setups.
+**When Teams Isn't Enough:** Professional-grade alternatives for simultaneous dual-screen sharing
-=== Hardware Setup ===
+=== 1. OBS Studio (Free) ===
-  - Connect both monitors
+//Most flexible open-source solution//
-  - Press `Win + P` → Select **"Extend"** displays
-=== Teams Sharing Process ===
+  - **Setup:**
-. Share **entire Screen 1** (primary content)
+. [[https://obsproject.com|Download OBS]]
-. When switching:
+. Create new scene → Add both displays as sources
-     - `Ctrl + Shift + E` → Stop sharing
+. Arrange layouts (Side-by-side/Picture-in-Picture)
-     - Immediately share **Screen 2** (secondary content)
+. Tools → Start Virtual Camera
-. Repeat as needed
+  - **In Teams:**
+    - Share → OBS Virtual Camera
+  - **Performance Tips:**
+    - Base Canvas: 3840x1080 (for two 1920x1080 monitors)
+    - Output: 1280x720 @30fps (reduces CPU load)
-=== Keyboard Shortcuts ===
+=== 2. Professional Webinar Software ===
-| Shortcut          | Action                     |
+//Paid but turnkey solutions//
-|-------------------|----------------------------|
-| `Win + P`         | Display mode switcher       |
-| `Ctrl + Shift + E`| Stop sharing in Teams       |
-| `Alt + Tab`       | Switch presenter tools      |
-=== Pro Tips ===
+| Software          | Dual-Screen Feature          | Price        |
-  - **Visual Markers:**
+|-------------------|------------------------------|-------------|
-    //Use different colored wallpapers on each monitor//
+| [[Zoom Webinar|Zoom]]      | Multi-Share (2+ screens)     | $199/yr     |
-  - **Emergency Backup:**
+| Webex Meetings    | "Stage View" combined layout | $25/mo      |
-    Keep a merged screenshot (`Win+Shift+S`) ready to share
+| GoToWebinar       | Simultaneous screen sharing  | $49/mo      |
-  - **Pacing:**
+| [[TeamViewer|TeamViewer]]       | Simultaneous screen sharing  | $50.90/mo      |
-    Announce "Switching views..." before transitions
+| [[TeamViewervszoom|TeamViewer Vs. Zoom ]]       |   |       |
-=== Why This Works ===
-  - No software dependencies
-  - Full control over sharing timing
-  - Works identically on Windows/macOS
-  - Bypasses Teams' multi-screen bugs
-//Save this as `teams_dual_screen.txt` in your documentation system//
+=== 3. Hardware Capture Cards ===
+//For high-stakes productions//
+  - **Example Setup:**
+. Magewell USB Capture HDMI ($$$)
+. Feed second monitor to capture card
+. Use OBS to combine inputs
+  - **Latency:** <200ms (professional grade)
+=== Critical Comparison ===
+| Method            | Simultaneous | Latency | Setup Complexity |
+|-------------------|--------------|---------|------------------|
+| OBS Virtual Cam   | ✅ Yes       | 1-3s    | Medium           |
+| Webinar Software  | ✅ Yes       | 0.5-2s  | Easy             |
+| Hardware Capture  | ✅ Yes       | <0.2s   | Hard             |
+//For internal documentation: "Teams-DualScreen-Workarounds"//