Display settings

[cameronv]

So when I am home, I have my Macbook Pro plugged into an Apple Display monitor, but when I go to work, I have a smaller monitor....is there a quick easy way to set it up so that when I am at work, I dont have to make all my windows smaller so I can see them on one screen...right now....my desktop looks all jumbled etc....

should i create a different admin and just have the specific settings for each environment?

thoughts

[Shpigford]

I don't think there is a way to make the windows themselves actually change their dimensions.

I assume the problem is because of differing resolutions.

[cameronv]

not sure if it is resolution based...my 30in display, I can afford to make the windows and text bigger....but when i use my laptop monitor, it is tooo big

[philbowell]

You could take a look at this. I didn't read it properly, just remembered it being posted.

[Shpigford]

@philbowell: That article is for bookmarklets in your browser to click and resize...it wouldn't resize them automatically.

[philbowell]

I know, I just figured he could setup a bookmarklet for mbp size, 30 inch size etc. Then he just has to click the it in Safari and it's where he wants it. I should've explained myself in the post a little more.

[houltmac]

There is no way to easily adjust this to my knowledge. This annoyed me when I was using a display with my MacBook, and now it's annoying me because I have the preferences sync'ed with my iMac. I think I will turn that functionality off.

The issue is that there is a single preference file for the Finder for example, which holds information about window size and position, but nothing pertaining to resolution of display type. As far as I can see, there is no way around this barring different user accounts.

[cameronv]

User Accounts is what I was thinking also..and could be nice play....question is, if we create a different user account ( Ex: Office vs Home)...how do we get it so that each account is an exact mirror of the other ( email, docs etc)???? Can you log in from one user to the next...and have everything up to date and in synch????? I am praying yes....and will wait patiently for response....thanks

[houltmac]

Off the top of my head the only thing I can think is to use a sync app, but it would still be messy. If you need to access the same information both at home and work then you are going to get a little stuck. User accounts really are designed for different people and/or modes rather than just to keep some *.plist's different.

In all honesty I don't think what you want it achievable in a satisfying way right now, but I know a lot of people who are bugged by the dilemma so I am hoping someone comes up with a good solution soon.

[cameronv]

Cool...ok..thanks.....I shall wait....if you ever hear of anything, let me know