External displays
External displays are peripheral output devices that connect to a primary computing device to provide additional or primary visual output. They extend a computer's desktop, offer larger viewing areas, or enable multi-user experiences, enhancing productivity, immersion, and collaboration.
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1964
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- The fundamental problem solved by external displays is the limitation of screen real estate and the fixed nature of integrated displays in early computing devices. They allowed users to expand their visual workspace, display multiple applications simultaneously, share content with others easily, and upgrade their display independent of their core computing hardware.
- Platforms
- Android, macOS, Linux, iOS, ChromeOS, Game Console OS (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox), Windows
Related technologies
Notable users
- Gamers (high-performance setups)
- Individuals (for home and office use)
- Businesses (corporate workstations, conference rooms)
- Creative Professionals (graphic designers, video editors)
- Healthcare (medical imaging)
- Educational Institutions