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Life & fun · April 26, 2016

Change screen layout when connecting/disconnecting monitors

Change screen layout when connecting/disconnecting monitors launched on April 26, 2016 with 48 votes, #1,655 of 4,301 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

In plain words

This tool automatically adjusts screen layouts when monitors are connected or disconnected. Designed for users who frequently dock and undock laptops or swap displays, it eliminates the need for manual window repositioning. The software detects monitor changes and applies saved configurations, making it useful for people who work across multiple workspaces or travel with portable setups. Available as open source on GitHub.

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