A New Twist: Meta Portal is Now Your Second Monitor
Guess what? Meta has some exciting news! They just announced that you can use the Duet Display app to turn your Meta Portal Plus (Gen 2) or Meta Portal Go into a second monitor for your computer. How cool is that?
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Your Meta Portal – Not Just for Video Calls Anymore!
Listen up, because there’s more! Meta, the awesome parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is coming out with the Meta Portal Companion app for Mac. With this app, you can easily share what’s on your screen and have quick access to video call controls. It’s like having a helping hand right on your computer!
Try Out Duet Display!
The Duet Display app is absolutely free and available in the United States for both Meta Portal Plus (Gen 2) and Meta Portal Go. But hey, if you’re in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, or Italy, you’re in luck too – the app is available there too! And if you’re in Australia or New Zealand, you can use Duet Display on the Meta Portal Plus (Gen 2) only. So go ahead and give it a try!
You can get the Meta Portal Companion app for free from the Facebook store in the US and UK.
Easy, Convenient, and Efficient
Meta explained in a statement on the About FB website how Duet Display works. They said, With Duet Display, you can use multiple apps, handle complex tasks, and get things done faster. You don’t need to use up desk space with another monitor. To start using it, download the Duet Display app on your Meta Portal Plus or Portal Go from the App Store. You also need to download the Duet Display app on your Mac or PC from the Duet Display website. Then, you can move open windows from your Mac or PC to your Meta Portal Plus or Portal Go, just like having a second monitor.
I’m here to tell you about the awesome new Meta Portal Companion app for Mac. It’s super helpful because it lets you connect your Mac to your touch-based Meta Portal. This means you can easily work on both devices at the same time, making your life a whole lot easier.
One of the cool features of the app is the call controls widget. When you’re on a call using Zoom, Workplace, or BlueJeans on your Portal, you can use the widget to do all sorts of things. You can share your computer screen with others on the call, raise your hand, mute yourself, and adjust the volume. It’s a real game-changer for those work meetings!
But that’s not all! The Meta Portal Companion app also allows you to send links to your Portal. Whether it’s a meeting link, a video, or just a cool website you want to check out, you can easily send it from your Mac and view it on your Portal. Talk about convenience!
Now, let’s talk about why having a second monitor, like the Meta Portal, is so beneficial. In today’s hybrid work environment, it’s more important than ever to have a comfortable and convenient space to work in. With the Meta Portal, you can transform your home office into a productivity powerhouse. It’s like having an extra screen right at your fingertips!
Benefits of a Second Monitor
I love having a second monitor for my computer. It’s especially great if you already have a Meta Portal Plus (Gen 2) or Meta Portal Go video calling device.
Havin’ a second monitor gives you more space on your screen, which can help you get more done. With two monitors, you can have multiple applications open at the same time without havin’ to switch between tabs. It’s super easy to drag and drop stuff from one app to another or have documents side by side for quick lookin’ up.
Your second monitor can also be used to watch a tutorial while you follow along on your main monitor. This makes learnin’ new things a whole lot easier and faster.
When you’re workin’ with other people, a second monitor can make collaboration and communication a breeze. You can have your colleagues on the second screen while keepin’ your main screen focused on the project you’re workin’ on. Of course, not everyone might think this is a benefit, but I definitely do!
