How to share the screen on the Xiaomi RedmiBook 9 laptop: all ways and life hacks

Xiaomi RedmiBook 9 laptops with their compact 14" or 15.6" screens often require efficient workspace management. Splitting the screen into two or more zones allows you to work with documents, browser and instant messengers simultaneously without constantly switching between windows. In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to activate split screen mode on RedmiBook 9 - from standard Windows tools to Xiaomi chips.

It is important to understand that the functionality depends on the version of the operating system. RedmiBook 9 most often preinstalled Windows 10/11, but some users install Linux. We will focus on native solutions for Windows, as they are guaranteed to work on all versions of the laptop (including RedmiBook 9 Pro and RedmiBook 9 Enhanced Edition).

Before you start setting up, make sure that the laptop has the latest driver updates for the graphics card (especially if you have a discrete NVIDIA MX350 or MX450), which will eliminate possible bugs with the display of windows in split mode.

Method 1: Windows Hot Keys (the fastest method)

The most versatile way to split the screen is to use keyboard combinations built into Windows, which work on all versions of the OS and don't require any additional settings. Here's a step-by-step guide:

1. Open the first window (for example, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome).
2. Hold the key. ⊞ Win (with the Windows logo) and click → (The arrow to the right will be attached to the right half of the screen.
3. Select the second window from the list that appears (or open it in advance).
4. Repeat the combination. ⊞ Win + ← (arrow to the left) to attach the second window to the left side.

For vertical separation (if you have a wide screen), use combinations. ⊞ Win + ↑ (upwards ⊞ Win + ↓ (The windows will be fixed at the top and bottom of the screen, respectively.

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If the window is not attached, make sure it is not folded up into the taskbar, and make sure that the window is not as large as possible, manually reduce it before using the hot keys.

This method supports up to 4 windows on the screen (one in each corner).

1. Attach the first window to the upper right corner: ⊞ Win + → + ↑.
2. Second window to the top left corner: ⊞ Win + ← + ↑.
3. The third and fourth windows are similarly attached to the lower corners using ↓.

Method 2: Split screen through the Tasks menu (mouse)

If you don't like to remember keyboards, you can split the screen with a mouse, which is visually easier for beginners.

1. Open the first window and hover over the cursor to the "Curl" button (the crench icon in the upper right corner of the window).
2. Hold the left mouse button and drag the window to the right or left edge of the screen until a translucent backlight appears.
3. Release the button – the window will be fixed on half the screen.
4. Select the second window from the list that appears (or open it manually).

For vertical separation, drag the window to the top or bottom edge of the screen. Windows 11 offers more flexible split options – when you hover over the “Swallow” button, you will see thumbnails of possible layouts (for example, 2 windows, 3 windows or 4 windows).

On RedmiBook 9 with Touchpad, you can use gestures to control windows:

• 🖱️ Three-finger swipe left/right – switching between virtual desktops (useful if you use multiple layouts at the same time).
• 🖱️ Four-finger tap - opening the menu View tasks, where you can drag the windows to the desired areas.

Method 3: Using the Snap Group feature in Windows 11

If your RedmiBook 9 has Windows 11 installed, you can use the advanced Snap Groups feature to save window layouts and quickly return to them. Here's how it works:

1. Hover the cursor over the "Curl" button in the window.
2. Select one of the layouts offered (e.g. 50/50, 70/30 or 4 windows).
3. After fixing the first window, select the second from the list or cancel the action by pressing Esc.

All the layouts you create are saved to the taskbar. When you hover over the group icon, you'll see thumbnails of windows -- click on it to restore the previous layout. This is especially convenient for RedmiBook 9 with limited screen space, as it eliminates the need to reconfigure windows every time.

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Note: on RedmiBook 9 with a screen resolution of 1920×1080 (Full HD), the optimal separation will be 50/50 or 60/40. When trying to use 4 windows, the text may become too small for comfortable operation, in which case we recommend zooming in the Windows interface to 125% or 150% in the display settings.

Method 4: Third-party utilities for advanced window management

If standard Windows tools aren't enough, you can install specialized programs that offer more flexibility: customizable zones, hotkeys, and support for multiple monitors.-3 solutions for RedmiBook 9:

• 🔧 FancyZones (part of Microsoft PowerToys) – allows you to create custom grids (for example, 3 vertically 2+1). Free, optimized for Windows 10/11. Download: official website.
• 🔧 DisplayFusion is a paid solution with support for multi-monitor configurations and advanced window transparency settings. Suitable for professionals. $29 (there is a trial version).
• 🔧 GridMove is a lightweight utility for creating custom layouts, works even on weak laptops (relevant to RedmiBook 9 with 4 GB of RAM.

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Third-party utilities are useful if you need more than 4 windows on the screen or custom layouts (for example, 3 windows horizontally).However, they can conflict with built-in Windows features - test them on a virtual machine before installing on the main system.

For FancyZones installation (recommended for beginners):

1. Download and install Microsoft PowerToys.
2. Launch the utility and go to the FancyZones section.
3. Enable the Enable FancyZones option.
4. Select a layout template (such as Grid or Columns).
5. Hold it. ⇧ Shift and drag windows to the right areas.

⚠️ Note: RedmiBook 9 with Discrete Video Card NVIDIA Some utilities (such as DisplayFusion) can trigger artifacts when dragging windows, in which case update drivers through GeForce Experience or roll back to a stable version.

Method 5: Screen splitting in Linux (for advanced users)

If you have replaced Windows with Linux (such as Ubuntu or Manjaro), the split-screen functionality depends on the graphics shell you use.

• 🐧 GNOME (default in Ubuntu: supports mounting windows to the edges of the screen (similar to Windows). + ←/→/↑/↓.
• 🐧 KDE Plasma (in Kubuntu): offers advanced settings through the Window Management module. You can configure up to 9 zones on the screen.
• 🐧 i3 WM (For enthusiasts: allows you to divide the screen into any number of parts using a keyboard (for example, Mod). + V for vertical separation).

For activation in GNOME:

1. Install the GTile extension to fine-tune window sizes: sudo apt install gnome-shell-extension-gtile
2. Reset the shell (Alt + F2 → enter r → Enter).
3. You can now attach windows to the edges or use hot keys.

On RedmiBook 9 with Linux, it is also useful to configure virtual desktops (Workspaces) to separate tasks by topic (e.g., Work, Learning, Entertainment) to compensate for the limited screen space.

Problem Solving: The screen is not divided or the windows are not fixed

Sometimes the split screen function doesn't work properly, and here are the typical reasons and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting Windows settings:

1. Open the settings → System → Multitasking.
2. Click Reset to default values.
3. Restart RedmiBook 9.

⚠️ Note: Some RedmiBook 9 versions (e.g., with a processor) AMD Ryzen 5 4500U) You may experience a split window bug when you connect an external monitor, in which case you turn off the second screen or update the drivers. AMD Radeon Up to 22.5.1 or Later.

FAQ: Frequent questions about splitting the screen on RedmiBook 9