A tiny screen can keep a Mac mini ready beside a laptop

One 27-inch monitor is being shared between a Windows work laptop and a . A keyboard makes it easy to switch typing between the two machines.

The missing piece is the screen, because changing the monitor back and forth is inconvenient. A 7-to-10-inch display under the main monitor would keep the Mac mini visible and ready, while an has already been tried and did not feel right.

Key points

  • A 27-inch monitor is shared between a Windows laptop and a .
  • A keyboard already handles fast input switching.
  • The goal is a small 7-to-10-inch display placed below the main monitor.
  • An was tested but was not a good fit.
  • owners may find this useful as a local fallback screen.
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