How to share the screen on the Xiaomi RedmiBook 8 Pro laptop: a detailed guide

Xiaomi RedmiBook 8 Pro laptops with their 14-inch displays and powerful Intel Core i5/i7 processors are ideal for multitasking. However, not everyone knows how to effectively use the split-screen feature, which allows you to work with multiple windows at once. This feature is especially useful for students, programmers or those who often compare documents, follow chats and work with graphics at the same time.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the ways you can split your screen on RedmiBook 8 Pro, from standard Windows 11/10 tools to hotkeys and third-party utilities. You’ll learn how to set up automatic window attachments, use virtual desktops, and even create custom layouts with three or four windows. And for those who prefer maximum performance, we’ve prepared tips for optimizing multitasking on this laptop.

Method 1: Standard screen splitting in Windows

The easiest method is to use the built-in Snap Layouts feature in Windows 11 (or Snap Assist in Windows 10), which allows you to magnetize windows to the edges of the screen or divide it into zones. On the RedmiBook 8 Pro at 2560×1600 resolution, this works especially conveniently due to the high pixel density.

To split the screen:

1. Open the first window (such as the browser).
2. Press the left mouse button on the top panel of the window and drag it to the left or right edge of the screen.
3. When the semi-transparent zone lighting appears, release the button - the window will take up half the screen.
4. Select the second window from the list that appears (or open it manually) and it will automatically take up the second half.

In Windows 11, additional layouts are available: hover over the cursor on the window deployment button (□) In the upper right corner, you'll see a menu with 2, 3 or 4 zone splits, which is especially convenient for the RedmiBook 8 Pro, as its 16:10 aspect ratio screen is better suited to vertical separation than the standard 16:9.

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If the windows don’t stick to the edges, check the settings: go to Settings → System → Multitasking and turn on the option “Windows fasten”.

• ✅ It works without additional programs.
• ✅ Supports up to 4 windows at a time (in Windows 11)
• ⚠️ Windows 10 doesn’t have flexible layouts, only splitting in half
• ⚠️ Some apps (such as full-screen games) don’t support Snap

Method 2: Hot keys for quick splitting

For experienced RedmiBook 8 Pro users, it’s much faster to control windows with keyboard shortcuts, especially if you switch between layouts frequently or work without a mouse.

Main combinations:

On RedmiBook 8 Pro, these pairings work without settings, but if the Win key is disabled (for example, in some games), it can be temporarily activated via Fn + Win. Also note that when using an external monitor, windows will attach to the edges of the current active screen, rather than the main one.

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⚠️ Note: Some versions of RedmiBook 8 Pro with Windows 10 preinstalled DCH Snap hotkeys can conflict with Xiaomi's proprietary utilities (such as Mi Bluetooth Suite). PC Suite or manually from Xiaomi website.

Method 3: Using Virtual Desktops

If you don’t just need to split the screen, but completely isolate groups of applications (like working tools from entertainment), Windows 10/11 has a virtual desktop feature. On RedmiBook 8 Pro, this is especially convenient thanks to support for up to 4K on an external monitor, you can create a separate presentation table, another for coding, and a third for communication.

How to set up:

1. Press Win + Tab, then select “New Desktop” in the top panel.
2. Drag the windows to a new table (or open them there).
3. For quick switching, use Ctrl + Win + ← /→.
4. To close the table, switch to it and click "Delete" in the Win + Tab menu.

The advantage of this method is that you can separate the screen on each desktop separately, for example, on the first table on the left, Visual Studio Code is open, on the right - Terminal, and on the second table Excel is running on the full screen, which reduces the load on RAM (RedmiBook 8 Pro from 8 GB to 16 GB), as inactive desks consume less resources.

• 🔄 Quickly switch between tasks without cluttering the taskbar
• 🖥️ Support for different window layouts on each table
• ⚠️ Some apps (such as Steam or Discord) can be duplicated on all tables.
• ⚠️ It takes getting used to – it’s easy to lose a window among the tables.

Method 4: Third-party utilities for advanced partitioning

If Windows is not enough, you can use specialized programs that offer flexible zone settings, save layouts, and even automatically open applications in specified positions. For RedmiBook 8 Pro, we recommend:

1. FancyZones (part of Microsoft's PowerToys)

A free, open-source tool that allows you to create custom grids (such as 3 columns on the left and 1 on the right) and save them for different monitors. Especially useful for RedmiBook 8 Pro with its high resolution, as you can customize zones for specific tasks (for example, a wide area for code and a narrow one for chat).

2. DisplayFusion

A paid utility (there is a trial period) with advanced features: managing multiple monitors, hotkeys to move windows between screens, and even automatically resizing windows when you plug in/disable a second display.

3. GridMove

It's a lightweight program that supports layout patterns, and you can create, for example, a "2 windows on top, 1 big one on the bottom" circuit and use it with one hot key, and it's suitable for people who work with a lot of windows (like designers or analysts).

⚠️ Note: When using third-party utilities on RedmiBook 8 Pro, disable the built-in Snap feature on Windows to avoid conflicts. → System system → Multitasking and disable the option "Stamping windows".

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Optimizing Performance with Multitasking

Splitting the screen on RedmiBook 8 Pro can put a lot of stress on CPU and RAM, especially if you have heavy apps running at the same time (e.g. Photoshop + Chrome with a dozen tabs).

1. Set process priorities

Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), find a resource-intensive application, right-click and select "Priority". For critical tasks (e.g. rendering), set "High", for background (e.g. Telegram) - "Low".

2. Turn off visual effects

Go to Settings → System → About → Additional System Settings → Speed and select “Get Better Performance.” This will turn off animations and shadows, which will reduce the load on the Intel Iris Xe Graphics (video card in RedmiBook 8 Pro).

3. Use "Performance Mode"

In Mi Control Center, activate Turbo mode, which will increase the CPU clock speed and improve cooling. However, remember that with prolonged operation in this mode, the laptop can heat up more (up to 70-80 ° C under load).

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On the RedmiBook 8 Pro with 16 GB of RAM, it is comfortable to work with 2-3 heavy applications at the same time. If you have 8 GB of memory, limit yourself to 1-2 programs or close the background processes (for example, OneDrive or Xiaomi Cloud).

• ⚡ Enable Game Mode in Mi Game Turbo to prioritize resources
• 🔋 Connect your laptop to the network – when working from the battery performance is limited
• 🧹 Clean the cache regularly through Disk Cleanup (cleanmgr)
• 🔄 Update graphics drivers with Intel Driver & Support Assistant

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even on a reliable device like the RedmiBook 8 Pro, split-screen issues can be difficult to achieve, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

1. Windows don't "stick" to the edges

Check if the Snap function is enabled in the settings:

Parameters → System → Multitasking → Securing windows (include)

If the option is active but not working, upgrade to the latest version of Windows or run a command in PowerShell (on behalf of the administrator):

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

2.Separation only works on the main screen

If you’ve plugged in an external monitor and Snap ignores it, check the display settings:

Parameters → System → Display → Additional display parameters

Make sure the second monitor is not set up as “Duplicate” and also try to make it “Main” (drop the taskbar on it).

3.Apps open in the wrong areas

This is a typic for RedmiBook 8 Pro with Xiaomi utilities preinstalled. Open Settings → Apps → Default Apps and reset the settings for problem programs. Also check if Mi PC Manager conflicts with Snap function – temporarily disable it in autoboot.

⚠️ Note: On some RedmiBook 8 Pro models with Linux (such as Ubuntu), the built-in screen split may not work due to the lack of drivers for the touch panel. In this case, use the Gnome Shell extension called "GTile".

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen splitting