==== True Dual-Monitor Sharing Solutions ====

**When Teams Isn't Enough:** Professional-grade alternatives for simultaneous dual-screen sharing

=== 1. OBS Studio (Free) ===
//Most flexible open-source solution//

  - **Setup:**
    1. [[https://obsproject.com|Download OBS]]
    2. Create new scene → Add both displays as sources
    3. Arrange layouts (Side-by-side/Picture-in-Picture)
    4. Tools → Start Virtual Camera
  - **In Teams:**
    - Share → OBS Virtual Camera
  - **Performance Tips:**
    - Base Canvas: 3840x1080 (for two 1920x1080 monitors)
    - Output: 1280x720 @30fps (reduces CPU load)

=== 2. Professional Webinar Software ===
//Paid but turnkey solutions//

| Software          | Dual-Screen Feature          | Price        |
|-------------------|------------------------------|-------------|
| [[Zoom Webinar|Zoom]]      | Multi-Share (2+ screens)     | $199/yr     |
| Webex Meetings    | "Stage View" combined layout | $25/mo      |
| GoToWebinar       | Simultaneous screen sharing  | $49/mo      |
| [[TeamViewer|TeamViewer]]       | Simultaneous screen sharing  | $50.90/mo      |
| [[TeamViewervszoom|TeamViewer Vs. Zoom ]]       |   |       |


=== 3. Hardware Capture Cards ===
//For high-stakes productions//

  - **Example Setup:**
    1. Magewell USB Capture HDMI ($$$)
    2. Feed second monitor to capture card
    3. 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"//