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DisplayFusion Multi-Monitor Management Software (Digital Download)

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Steam has DisplayFusion Software (Digital Download) on sale for $10.84.

Thanks to community member Jeldar for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Monitor Splitting (works with Surround and Eyefinity)
    • Split your monitors into multiple virtual monitors so that you can have separate Taskbars, Wallpapers, Trigger rules, Functions, and Screen Savers for each split.
  • Monitor Configuration and Profiles
    • Use DisplayFusion to set your Monitor Configuration. Configure the resolution, colour depth, refresh rate and orientation.
  • Multi-Monitor Wallpaper
    • Customize your desktop with Multi-Monitor Wallpapers from WallpaperFusion, Flickr, InterfaceLIFT, Vladstudio and more.
  • Multi-Monitor Taskbars
    • Keep your windows easily organized by adding a taskbar to each of your monitors. The taskbar on each monitor can be configured to show all windows, or only the windows that are located on that monitor.
  • Customizable Functions and TitleBar Buttons
    • DisplayFusion comes bundled with over 30 pre-configured Functions, or you can create your own powerful custom Functions.
  • Monitor Fading
    • Focus on the task at hand, by automatically dimming unused monitors and application windows.
  • Scripted Functions
    • Need more options? Use DisplayFusion's Scripted Functions (Macros) to script anything you can imagine.
  • Triggers
    • The Triggers feature allows you to listen for events, like window creation, window focus, desktop unlock, system idle and more.
  • Window Position Profiles
    • Easily save and load your window size and positions using DisplayFusion's Window Position Profile feature.
  • Remote Control
    • Remotely control DisplayFusion from your phone or tablet! Change your wallpaper, move windows around, enable/disable monitors and hundreds of other abilities, all from your phone or tablet.

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer ends March 21, 2024.
  • Reviews:
    • Rated 86% 'Very Positive' on Steam from over 900 reviews.

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Written by Jeldar
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Steam has DisplayFusion Software (Digital Download) on sale for $10.84.

Thanks to community member Jeldar for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Monitor Splitting (works with Surround and Eyefinity)
    • Split your monitors into multiple virtual monitors so that you can have separate Taskbars, Wallpapers, Trigger rules, Functions, and Screen Savers for each split.
  • Monitor Configuration and Profiles
    • Use DisplayFusion to set your Monitor Configuration. Configure the resolution, colour depth, refresh rate and orientation.
  • Multi-Monitor Wallpaper
    • Customize your desktop with Multi-Monitor Wallpapers from WallpaperFusion, Flickr, InterfaceLIFT, Vladstudio and more.
  • Multi-Monitor Taskbars
    • Keep your windows easily organized by adding a taskbar to each of your monitors. The taskbar on each monitor can be configured to show all windows, or only the windows that are located on that monitor.
  • Customizable Functions and TitleBar Buttons
    • DisplayFusion comes bundled with over 30 pre-configured Functions, or you can create your own powerful custom Functions.
  • Monitor Fading
    • Focus on the task at hand, by automatically dimming unused monitors and application windows.
  • Scripted Functions
    • Need more options? Use DisplayFusion's Scripted Functions (Macros) to script anything you can imagine.
  • Triggers
    • The Triggers feature allows you to listen for events, like window creation, window focus, desktop unlock, system idle and more.
  • Window Position Profiles
    • Easily save and load your window size and positions using DisplayFusion's Window Position Profile feature.
  • Remote Control
    • Remotely control DisplayFusion from your phone or tablet! Change your wallpaper, move windows around, enable/disable monitors and hundreds of other abilities, all from your phone or tablet.

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer ends March 21, 2024.
  • Reviews:
    • Rated 86% 'Very Positive' on Steam from over 900 reviews.

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Written by Jeldar

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rembold
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You can use it on any number of computers, including a work computer if your company allows, with a single Steam license. You need to install the software via Steam to activate the license each time there is an update. Non-Steam licenses are per machine or per household and cost more than this Steam license.
PorterRanchDB
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Is this better than Microsoft PowerToys (FancyZones) for managing windows?
wherestheanykey
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This does a lot more than window management.

With that said, most of what it offers can be done with feature specific free tools (alternativeto.net is a great resource for finding replacement software).

What you're paying for with DisplayFusion is the convenience factor of having it be a one stop shop.

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Is this better than Microsoft PowerToys (FancyZones) for managing windows?
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Quote from PorterRanchDB :
Is this better than Microsoft PowerToys (FancyZones) for managing windows?
Good question. Actually, I haven't tried it yet. I use FancyZones too, but it's a rather focused utility compared to DisplayFusion. For one thing, FancyZones doesn't have a way to create true virtual monitors (e.g. for 20+ year old fullscreen apps and games). You can see the extensive list of DisplayFusion features here. [displayfusion.com] Another feature I'm particularly interested in is ability to save/restore the desktop icon positions. (There are free tools for desktop icon positions [makeuseof.com] though.)
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alternetconceptMar 15, 2024 04:20 PM
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Quote from PorterRanchDB :
Is this better than Microsoft PowerToys (FancyZones) for managing windows?
It definitely has more functionality than Windows PowerToys. At least from when I last used PowerToys.

You can create virtual monitors and profiles that contain the different virtual monitors. When I'm trying to be productive I can switch my ultra wide from having 3 VMs to 4 with a hotkey. There's a ton of stuff this software has that I haven't even touched but yes you can also change lock screen wallpapers for each screen as well as desktop wallpapers. There's some stuff with macros in here as well to reposition your windows. It's quite robust.
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TechngroMar 15, 2024 06:09 PM
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Quote from PorterRanchDB :
Is this better than Microsoft PowerToys (FancyZones) for managing windows?
In my opinion, yes. I've used Display fusion for years now as my main desktop window manager. It has a ton of features, most of which I've never had the need to use. But I did have an issue with Windows where Display Fusion didn't work properly with my Displayport monitor, so I had to use Power Toys for a while. It did the job, but, again, not nearly as many features and conveniences.

For example, I have multiple desktop windows snapping profiles in Display Fusion. And for each one of them, I have a different audio output set. So when I do my keyboard shortcut to switch profiles, it also switches the audio. Stuff like that makes Display Fusion super worth it.

Also, I got a discount for the license like 6 years ago, and they have never once, to my knowledge, put new features behind an additional paywall.
Last edited by Techngro March 15, 2024 at 11:11 AM.
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Quote from PorterRanchDB :
Is this better than Microsoft PowerToys (FancyZones) for managing windows?
This does a lot more than window management.

With that said, most of what it offers can be done with feature specific free tools (alternativeto.net is a great resource for finding replacement software).

What you're paying for with DisplayFusion is the convenience factor of having it be a one stop shop.
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WanderwegerMar 17, 2024 04:32 PM
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Does this license work for multiple PCs, or only a single one?
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EdgarVeronaMar 17, 2024 08:26 PM
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The big thing I like about DisplayFusion is how it lets you have a separate and independently controlled toolbar on each of your windows.

You can pin items to each toolbar independently, and change where everything is positioned or hide certain toolbar features that you couldn't normally hide.

I wish it was a core Windows feature. I've been using DisplayFusion for a decade now and it's hard to go back to a system that doesn't have it installed when you have multiple monitors.

There's a bunch of other features as well, but that's the one that is irreplaceable for me.

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remboldMar 17, 2024 08:39 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank rembold

Quote from Wanderweger :
Does this license work for multiple PCs, or only a single one?
You can use it on any number of computers, including a work computer if your company allows, with a single Steam license. You need to install the software via Steam to activate the license each time there is an update. Non-Steam licenses are per machine or per household and cost more than this Steam license.
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Quote from rembold :
You can use it on any number of computers, including a work computer if your company allows, with a single Steam license. You need to install the software via Steam to activate the license each time there is an update. Non-Steam licenses are per machine or per household and cost more than this Steam license.
Any idea how this works with Steam family sharing? I assume it's one of the blacklisted titles.

Also, just to elaborate on the way this is licensed: You need to install via Steam and keep it open for at least 10 minutes in order for it to remain activated.

Once you have enough usage on it with Steam open, you no longer need to have Steam running in order for Display Fusion to launch (including running it in startup).

This is great if you have a multi-user system and want everyone to run Display Fusion, as it means they don't need access to your Steam account.
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hubernomiddlesngMar 17, 2024 09:28 PM
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As others have said, the convenience factor is really where this application shines. I personally can live with powertoys and scripting my own autohotkey to do everything I need. It can't do everything this program offers but I don't need those extra features. This is the tied for cheapest price since 2017, doubt it'll go lower.
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brettcpMar 17, 2024 09:33 PM
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Quote from wherestheanykey :
Any idea how this works with Steam family sharing? I assume it's one of the blacklisted titles.

Also, just to elaborate on the way this is licensed: You need to install via Steam and keep it open for at least 10 minutes in order for it to remain activated.

Once you have enough usage on it with Steam open, you no longer need to have Steam running in order for Display Fusion to launch (including running it in startup).

This is great if you have a multi-user system and want everyone to run Display Fusion, as it means they don't need access to your Steam account.
Thanks for this info.. so after its left running for 10 minutes and activated, could Steam then be uninstalled and would Display Fusion would remain in an activated/working state?
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itsme13Mar 17, 2024 09:41 PM
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have been using this for years, i also like the desktop image feature.

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phillip9Mar 17, 2024 09:55 PM
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I've been happy with this program, I don't even use 1/2 the features, but I purchased it to support the developer.

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