Portable SwitchDisplay

Technology rapidly evolved over the past years, but didn’t make old hardware components obsolete. For instance, screen resolution settings started from low, pixelated views, to HD displays of stunning quality. Your monitor also supports different settings, and in case you need to quickly switch to new configurations, then Portable SwitchDisplay can help you out.

The name is pretty self-explanatory, at least to let you know that this is the edition of SwitchDisplay which doesn’t take you through a setup process, meaning it can be used on other PCs as well, directly from a USB flash drive. What’s more, there’s no need to worry about the integrity of the target computer, because registries are not modified for things to work out.

All the application has to offer is found in a compact, but comprehensive overall interface. General details are shown, to let you know what the current resolution is, color bits, as well as frequency. Two separate tables make it easy to browse through available, supported settings, as well as active ones, which is merely the list of new settings to quickly switch to.

The application only shows those specifications supported by your display adapter. The range can be pretty stunning, and you can add more to the list. It’s best to test them out, just in case your monitor doesn’t quite support specific settings, so you don’t end up with a blank, or inactive display.

When you’re done picking new screen resolution settings, the application can be sent to the tray area. The switch can be performed from there, as well as from the main window. Hotkey support allows you to configure button combinations for the trigger action, to bring up the main window, or reset, just in case something goes wrong.

All things considered, we come to the conclusion that Portable SwitchDisplay comes in handy for instantly applying different screen resolution settings, especially helpful for testing different apps, games, or monitor behavior. It’s lightweight, easy to use by individuals of all levels of experience, and deserves a try overall.