Actual Multiple Monitors review
A feature-rich Windows utility for managing taskbars and desktops across multiple monitors.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Actual Multiple Monitors extends the Windows desktop across dual-, triple- or larger multi-display setups. It adds taskbars, Start menus, system trays and task switching to additional monitors, while also supporting window movement, desktop profiles, wallpaper management, desktop mirroring and multi-monitor gaming controls. It is intended for Windows users at home or in corporate environments who need more control than a single shared taskbar provides.
Pricing is straightforward: the Single-User License costs $34.95 as a one-time payment. The product includes a 30-day fully functional trial, and registration removes the trial-period limitation. The plan also includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. For taskbar customization, the feature depth is notable: users can choose individual, mirror or mixed taskbar modes; position taskbars on the left, top, right or bottom edge of a monitor; adjust transparency from opaque to fully transparent; and group taskbar buttons or create custom groups. The product does not offer a permanent free plan.
Its broader desktop feature set is a practical fit for users managing several displays rather than only changing taskbar appearance. Desktop profiles can store display layouts and settings, while window movement, maximize-to-desktop controls, snapping and hotkeys support multi-screen workflows. Multi-monitor wallpaper, screen-saver, mirroring and gaming controls extend the utility beyond taskbars. The trade-off is platform scope: it is designed for Windows, with no listed support for other platforms. Choose it if multi-monitor taskbars and related desktop controls are central to your workflow; choose a narrower taskbar customization tool if you only need basic visual changes on one display.
Actual Multiple Monitors pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Adds taskbars with Start, notification area, clock and toolbars per monitor
- Supports taskbar positioning, transparency, grouping and custom groups
- Includes profiles, window controls, wallpaper management and gaming options
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform support
- No permanent free plan after the trial period
- Broader desktop controls may exceed the needs of basic taskbar users
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